JobSearchStrategies-EntryProf2020-4-23-7.pptx

this is a ppt for job strategies for entry professionals.

1. Job Search Strategies for Entry Professionals, Co-ops & Interns Engineering Career Services

2. Get Your Head in the Game Worry only about what you can control…. Self-doubt regarding your abilities Procrastination is the most common form of resistance Fear in making a mistake or wrong decision 1 st job tenure less than 3 years Your energy and your effort What is your attitude regarding the job search? Don’t worry about media & uncertainty Market for engineers is usually better Many employers are or will start hiring again, limited full-time rescinds

3. Assess Your Situation What type of job are you seeking? Short-term vs Long-term Pay bills, get experience, or both What are your qualifications? Why hire you? Where are you likely to have success? What industries/fields are hiring - https://candor.co/hiring-freezes/ https://github.com/gcreddy42/hiring2020 , and more! Be flexible, compromise, adjust expectations Stay connected and build personal and professional network Requires an action-oriented mindset Unemployment went from 4% to 20%+ in a month

4. Stay Focused Look at the scope of your job search Geographic, industry, job title, organization size Look to continually improve (assess the process) Be realistic Remain confident Make it part of your day ORGANIZE Spreadsheet Weekly goal Schedule Location

5. Job Search Prep & Process blah

6. Break it down… Focus First on Organizations—Not just Openings Find Offline Jobs and/or Contacts Locate small/medium employers in your area Cold call or email Connect with local Chamber of Commerce Reach out to faculty, advisors, relatives and friends Dust off your Materials Prospecting emails Resume Cover letter LinkedIn profile Handshake account

7. Plan it out… Expand your network TALK to people “Go” to where they are Virtual fairs Information sessions Virtual conferences Know what you need, want and dream of What do you need for $ Short vs long term – 40-year career Keep skills sharp for transition Location Prioritize mobility over loyalty to a single organization

8. Take action! Contact Recruiters Friends Family Faculty Create a relationship (for now or later) Alumni Apply Online Email Follow-up With a human!

9. Resources

10. Just a start… Handshake (Hot 500) Faculty LinkedIn Groups Alumni Wisconsin Alumni Association – Badger Bridge Glassdoor GoinGlobal – H1B info (in Handshake) Student organizations Professional associations Industry conferences Indeed (ONLY for employers)

11. Tools For a Virtual Search How to Succeed at a Virtual Fair Remote Job Websites On-line Networking Virtual Interview Tips Add Skills On-Line NEGOTIATE, NEGOTIATE, NEGOTIATE – even in a tough market…..

12. Questions? We love them! Engineering Career Services ecs.wisc.edu