2. Develop Your Career
Choose to Use Your Career Services
Michigan Tech Career Services…
◦ We’re on your team
◦ We talk to companies and recruiters
◦ We educate ourselves
◦ We educate, mentor, and guide students
◦ We plan and organize 2 valuable career fairs
◦ We host numerous recruiters for interviews
almost daily
◦ We strive to help as many students as
possible attain their dream job during and
after their education experience
5. Career Services
Provides numerous campus-wide services:
Educational Seminars
Job Search
Resumes
Interviews
Plant trip visits
Career Fair Prep
Networking
Business and Dining Etiquette Dinners
Interview Skills Week
Resume Blitz
MUB - Fall and Spring Semester
Residence Halls - Spring Semester
Interview Skills Week
6. Career Services
Provides one on one help with all your
career development needs:
“My Plan” A personal assessment tool
Resume and cover letter writing
Interview coaching and practicing
Job Search Strategies including our on-line
recruiting software – NACElink
Career Fair Prep
On-campus interview scheduling
Offer negotiation and benefits evaluation
Business etiquette advice
Networking Skills
7. The Resume
Create an Outstanding and Effective
Resume
The first and perhaps the most vital step in
preparing yourself for a successful job search is to
create a powerful resume that will open doors and
generate interviews.
And you’ll want a powerfully effective and
attractive resume because:
“On average, most recruiters spend
about 30 seconds scanning a resume
and cover letter before sending it to
the “yes” or “no” pile.”
8. What do employers want from
me?
Employers are looking for people with these Top 10 skills
and experiences:
Co-op and/or Internship Experience
Teamwork and interpersonal skills
Communication skills (both written and oral)
Leadership experience
Strong work ethic
Computer Skills & Technical skills
Motivation & Initiative (can you think outside the box?)
Problem solving/Analytical skills
Flexibility/adaptability
Accomplishments/Achievements
Confidence
Your resume should provide EVIDENCE that you possess
many of these skills
9. Evidence
Use your resume to provide evidence
of the skills companies are looking for.
Provide detailed examples.
If you don’t have many of those skills,
start developing them NOW!
10. At the Top:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Make it easy for recruiter to find you
Include name, permanent and/or school
address, telephone number, e-mail
address
Avoid information that is about to expire
E-mail address should be business-like
URL of personal webpage may be
included, if only professional information
11. How do I create a resume?
Consider the following categories:
Objective - what you want to do, who you want to work for
Education - schools, locations, degrees, dates, GPAs
Co-Op and/or Internship Experience – who you
worked for and what you did
Project Experiences - Enterprise, Senior Design,
Coursework, Extra-Curricular
Leadership Experience - project manager, campus
involvement, university athletics
Work Experience - paid, unpaid, volunteer
Skills - Computer, Technical, Language
Accomplishments - don’t be shy
Activities – Hobbies, personal interests, music , (Broomball)
14. ENTERPRISE/SENIOR
DESIGN/PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Michigan Tech University Enterprise Program – SAE Formula
One
Project: Fuel Systems Team
Objective: to design and build a small formula style race car that
will compete in a national competition against 100+ technical
universities and colleges
Methods:
Working on a team of 10
Researching and analyzing fuel injection systems
Identifying optimal systems for use in car
Designing and tuning engine systems using GTPower
Fabricated efficient fuel system and installed in race car
Results: successfully built race car that beat the pants off of all our
competition
16. COMPUTER SKILLS
Operating systems: Windows (98, XP)
UNIX
Programming: Java,C++, C, Fortran,
Assembly
Software: Mathematica, CADKEY,
DATACAD, Matlab, MathCAD, Verilog,
UGNX, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Labview, Star Office
17. WORK EXPERIENCE
ABC Electrical Company Anytown,
MI
Electrician Assistant Summers 2006,
2007
Installed electric service
Designed circuits from blueprints
Wired outlets, lights, switches, hot water heater
Country Diner Anytown,
MI
Chief Cook and Bottle Washer Summer
2005
19. Facebook – just not a good
idea
Do a careful reading and observation of
your web presence.
Ensure your public or social web space is
a positive reflection of you.
◦ What you think is cute and funny, may
be interpreted in a completely different
way by your audience.
Or…seriously consider removing any
personal social networking websites at
this time.
20. The Interview:
“So…tell me about yourself”
Is the first question an interviewer asks in the
vast majority of times… Develop and memorize
a 60 second infomercial. This is where you set
the tone for the interview.
Make the next half hour a pleasant one for your
interviewer by smiling, and being confident and
enthusiastic.
Tell STORIES about your academic,
professional, and personal background.
Be unique and funny if you can.
21. Your Turn…
Be sure to ask intelligent, informed
questions of your interviewer. This shows
you know their company and you’re making
an educated decision to work for them.
Some Sample Questions:
Ask about a specific project you know the company is working on.
What is the company’s biggest challenge at this time.
Where would the company like to be in 5 years?
Ask your interviewer about his position and work history with the
company.
Ask about professional development opportunities
Ask about advancement opportunities
Finally – Don’t forget to send an immediate THANK
YOU letter. This is appreciated and expected!
22. Co-op and Internship
Education
The single most important qualification
on your resume
Invaluable experiential education for
students
Important recruiting tool for employers
About 85% of Co-op students receive
a full-time job offer from the company
they co-op for
23. Two Annual Career Fairs:
The 2010 Michigan Tech Career Fair is
February 22, 2011
Hundreds of companies travel to
Houghton to entice, meet, and interview
you!
They’ll all be in one place – The SDC
They offer casual, informal pre and post
Career Fair informational sessions
Check out our website for who’s coming
Then…
24. Prepare and Plan
Identify 5 – 10 target companies
Do your homework! Research the
company in order to determine what
they’re doing and how you’ll benefit them
Practice that 60 second “infomercial”
Let them SEE that you’re serious:
Suit
Tie
Dress shirt
Good shoes
Impeccably groomed
26. Connect with companies who want
YOU…
with YOUR recruiting software NACElink
This software will help you manage and publish your
resume, search job postings, and connect with hundreds
of employers from around the world.
Upload your new or renewed resume to NACElink soon!
Go to www.career.mtu.edu
27. A Lot to Think About…
It’s never too early to start thinking about
and
planning for your future.
You’re not alone…we’re here to help you.
Choose to use your Career Services
Resources.
28. Visit us at Career Services
Located in the Harold Meese Center on Houghton Avenue
Office Hours: Monday – Friday… 8 am – 5 pm
Call for an appointment @ 487-2313
Check out our website – www.career.mtu.edu