presentation given at the University of Saint Francis September 17, 2012

1. Jennifer Fisher, Culture and Retention Manager
Group Dekko

2. Why is this important?
How can I apply it?

9. “We have a monster jobs problem, and young
people are the biggest losers,”
Andrew Sum, Economist and Director of the Center for Labor Market
Studies at Northeastern University

12. The Fiscal Times issued an article in February stating that
the Fort Wayne metro area has the highest job growth rate
in the nation!!!
YES, they said Fort Wayne!!!

14. Be a SUPER candidate

22. According to NACE, in 2011, companies
surveyed indicated that more than 58% of their
new hires were interns at their company
42.3 % of college seniors who had internship experience and
applied for a job received at least one job offer
VERSES 30.7 % without internship experience .

25. Top 5 Soft Skills Employers Want
1. Verbal Communication Skills
2. Work Ethic
3. Teamwork
4. Analytical Skills
5. Initiative NACE, 2010

26. ManpowerGroup reports that 52% of U.S. employers
surveyed say they have difficulty filling positions
because of talent shortages

28. According to a recent survey by the Department of
Labor, networking accounts for at least 69% of all
annual hires.
Networking is one of the BEST ways to find
a job or internship.

32. First and Second Year
• What can I do now to help me toward my career goals?
– Job shadow
– Informational interviews
– Career Research
• O’Net
• Google
– Campus activities
– Volunteer
– Internships and jobs
– Others?

33. Jennifer Fisher
Culture and Retention Manager, Group Dekko
jenniferlfisher@live.com
www.twitter.com/jenfisherfw
Next workshop…Wednesday, October 17th
“Choosing a major and career the work for you!”