Career Tools for
Recent Graduates
Career Education Center
Georgetown University
Mike Schaub, Ph.D.
Executive Director Licensed Psychologist [email protected] 202‐687‐6288National Hiring Trends
Employers planned to hire 5.3 percent more new college graduates in 2009‐10 than they did in 2008‐09 The industries noted below were expected to hire at a greater rate in 2010 compared to 2009 Manufacturing (computers, electronics, metal) Information (publishing, broadcasting, telecommunications, Internet services) Energy Construction Retail Management consulting Education and healthcare are also considered “growth” areas (NACE Job Outlook 2010 Spring Update)The “Big Three”
Strategies for
Finding A Job
Use Job Search Engines
Contact Employers Directly
Job Search Engines
Hoya Career Connection http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/ New NACELink consortium provides access to hundreds of additional jobs Contains jobs across many career fields Try the Search Agent feature (under “Advance Search”) Conduct a broad search (e.g., location, company size, use broad search words)Job Search Engines
Use other on‐line search tools, such as: Career Center’s industry‐specific websites: http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/jobs Monstertrak: www.monstertrak.com ArtSearch (jobs in theater, arts, entertainment): http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/jobs GoingGlobal (international jobs): http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/jobs USAJobs (government jobs): www.usajobs.gov WashingtonPost.com jobs Indeed.com Temp agency listingsContact Employers Directly
Check websites of specific companies for opportunities CareerSearch (employer search database): http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/jobs Career Center Senior Survey: http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/explore Use the “job wanted” section of newspaper to compile a list of potential employers Use a search engine to find companies (e.g., conduct a Google search: “pharmaceutical Chicago”)Network
Georgetown Alumni Career Network 18,000+ alumni volunteers in the network searchable by industry, location, company/organization Connects alumni worldwide through classes, regional clubs, Alumni Career Services, and more Join Professional Associations www.quintcareers.com/professional_organizations.htm l Headhunters & Search Agencies About.com provides good advice on getting started Alumni Career Services list of executive search firmsSocial Networking
47.3% of employers surveyed planned to use social networking to recruit during 2009‐2010 Manners of use included networking with applicants, advertising positions, and checking profiles of potential hires Of employers using social networking: LinkedIn 82.7% Facebook 73.6% Twitter 14.2% NACE Research: Job Outlook 2010 (201 employer responses)Advice from Employers
Do your homework (know the firm, know the industry, know how you fit) Network with alumni, recruiters, faculty Ensure that your interests align with the position; be passionate about your application Follow up after interviews and meet‐and‐greet sessions Be flexible about positions, locations, and companiesTop Five Candidate
Skills/Qualities
Communication Skills Analytical Skills Teamwork Skills (works well with others) Technical Skills Strong Work Ethic NACE Research: Job Outlook 2010 (201 employer responses)Graduate & Professional School
Search for graduate schools using: http://www.gradschools.com/ Talk to faculty members in your field of interest about graduate school options Talk to current graduate students in the program Secure three letters of recommendation Credentialing services through Interfolio: http://www.interfolio.com/ Prepare to take the GRE: http://www.ets.org/ LSAT and law school information: http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/prelaw/Career Center Services for Alumni
(available to all alumni who were served by the Career Center as students) Hoya Career Connection NACELink consortium schools Send e‐mail to [email protected] Employment Advising & Pre‐Law Advising (one session per year) Interview Preparation with InterviewStream Practice using your webcam careerweb.georgetown.edu/prepare/interviewing/ Employer Presentations & Career Panels Career Preparation Workshops Career Fair (October 1, 2010) Government & Non‐Profit Career Expo (February 18, 2011) Website Resources Career Library ResourcesCounseling & Advising
(available to alumni up to 3 years out who were served by the Career Center as students) Career Counseling (3 sessions per year) Employment Advising (3 sessions per year) Pre‐Law Advising (3 sessions per year) Taped Mock Interview Preparation (Many services may be conducted via email or phone)Maintain a Positive Attitude
Rely on your support network Maintain a good diet, exercise Schedule the job search into your day Engage in skill building activities (e.g., courses, seminars, volunteering) Utilize a career counselor during the processClass of 2010 Senior Survey
The Senior Survey provides valuable information about seniors’ post‐graduation plans Senior Survey data are used by the Career Center for employer development purposes, career counseling with students and alumni, and responding to media questions You may update your responses until the survey closes in late September http://careerweb.georgetown.edu/Career Education Center
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