Navigating a Job or Internship Search

It's all over the media, times are tight. Consumers are spending less, businesses are downsizing. Now, more than ever, it is important for you to approach your job hunt proactively:

  • Do the basics well. (Use your networks to find opportunities; make sure your resume is stellar; prepare thoroughly for your interviews; research potential employers before meeting them, etc.)
  • Keep an open mind. (You may find opportunities in places where you previously didn't consider looking.)
  • Follow-up. (Send thank you notes to employers, and engage in purposeful networking.)

CES can help. Schedule an appointment to gain an edge in the job market.

In the meantime, here are some informative links:
Competencies Employers Seek in College Graduates
from the Collegiate Employment Research Institute
If you know what employers want, you can highlight those skills that you already possess.

Job Outlook 2011: Hiring Outlook Positive in All Regions

Experts give tips to college grads seeking first job

Expand your options: Winners of NWJobs Peoples’ Picks for 2010

Attacking the Job Market and Workplace Proactively in Tough Times: A Roundup of Expert Advice

Learn how to take social networking to a professinal level. Get connected through LinkedIn--it can help you jump start your job search.

Strengths of recent grads vs. seasoned workers
Wall Street Journal - Career Strategies article

 

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Brooke Wallace, Puget Sound alumna, and Business Development Manager at Another Source says: There are plenty of jobs out there if you open your mind to possibilities you hadn’t considered. Unhook from what you perceive employers to be. Don’t discount an employer simply because they lack name recognition or you think they aren’t “cool” enough. And don’t assume that employers only do the one thing they are best known for. …Not every employee at Enterprise rents cars, and not every employee at Starbucks makes coffee –if you don’t believe it, search on those employers in the ASK Network on Cascade! All organizations need all different kinds of professionals to operate effectively. You may start out renting cars, or making coffee to get your foot in the door, but don’t assume that those are the only options available.