On Campus Recruitment is one of our upcoming events. But, it is so important that it deserves it's own post.
Between now and October 30th submit your resume to gethired@brockport.edu. Helen, one of the fantastic and helpful secretaries at Career Services, will look over your resume. Once it's approved you will be added to the OCR group on Angel.
Next, you go into the Angel group and put your resume in the drop boxes for the companies you wish to interview with. Employers look at the resumes and select which students they want to interview. Then, in November interviews are set up on campus. So, you could land a job or an internship without having to leave campus to apply or interview.
Some of these employers will also be at the Job and Internship Fair in November. So, you might have the opportunity to introduce yourself and do a little networking before your actual interview.
Good Luck!!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Have you done an internship?
This is just a little side note. Have you done an internship, particularly through the Brockport Career Exploration Course (BCEC)? If you have, then you should be a part of my video internship project. All you have to do is come into the Career Services office once for about 10 minutes. I'll ask you a few things about your internship, what you learned, how you found it, etc. and then the video clips are being posted on the web for other students to watch and learn from.
If you are interested in participating you can send me an e-mail at Arobi2@brockport.edu
Thanks!
If you are interested in participating you can send me an e-mail at Arobi2@brockport.edu
Thanks!
Friday, October 2, 2009
Extraordinary Events
There are some great events coming up in the next two months, hosted by Career Services. Everyone should attend! If you are graduating this year, you should be there to network, hand out your resume, and hopefully secure a job for after graduation. If you aren't quite ready to think about graduation, plan ahead for grad school or for an internship!
All of our events are listed on our website-which is www.brockport.edu/career. We have posted fliers all over campus too. Or if you spend a lot of time on FaceBook, while procrastinating doing your homework, join our FaceBook group to learn about the events that way. With all of these ways to get information, if the event passes and you didn't know about it, you must be living under a rock.
So, hopefully you know all about what I'm going to write about.
What: Graduate School Day- come learn about grad school and talk to reps from different schools
When: October 21st from 11am - 1pm
Where: The Union Ballroom
What: On Campus Interview Program- between now and October 30th submit your resume to gethired@brockport.edu. We look it over, employers look it over and then in November, employers come to campus to conduct interviews with selected students. Very convenient!
When: Submit resume by October 30th, Interviews held in November
What: Lunch and Learns- free pizza while you learn about different career paths
When: October 14th at Noon in the Career Services Office (101 Rakov)- call 395-2159 to reserve a spot; November 10th at Noon in Room 228 in the Union
What: Disney Info Sessions- learn about internships at DisneyWorld and DisneyLand!
When: October 26 & 27, 5-7pm
Where: Room 119 in the Union
What: Job and Internship Fair
When: November 4th Noon-2pm
Where: Union Ballroom
All of our events are listed on our website-which is www.brockport.edu/career. We have posted fliers all over campus too. Or if you spend a lot of time on FaceBook, while procrastinating doing your homework, join our FaceBook group to learn about the events that way. With all of these ways to get information, if the event passes and you didn't know about it, you must be living under a rock.
So, hopefully you know all about what I'm going to write about.
What: Graduate School Day- come learn about grad school and talk to reps from different schools
When: October 21st from 11am - 1pm
Where: The Union Ballroom
What: On Campus Interview Program- between now and October 30th submit your resume to gethired@brockport.edu. We look it over, employers look it over and then in November, employers come to campus to conduct interviews with selected students. Very convenient!
When: Submit resume by October 30th, Interviews held in November
What: Lunch and Learns- free pizza while you learn about different career paths
When: October 14th at Noon in the Career Services Office (101 Rakov)- call 395-2159 to reserve a spot; November 10th at Noon in Room 228 in the Union
What: Disney Info Sessions- learn about internships at DisneyWorld and DisneyLand!
When: October 26 & 27, 5-7pm
Where: Room 119 in the Union
What: Job and Internship Fair
When: November 4th Noon-2pm
Where: Union Ballroom
Monday, September 28, 2009
The glory of the Career Services website
Have you visited the best website for any Brockport student? It belongs to Career Services (obviously). www.brockport.edu/career
There is information that can help every student. I would assume that we are all in college because we hope to find a job after college. So, why wouldn't you frequently visit Career Services. There are regular events designed to help you find a job and career counselors on hand every day to help you prepare for interviews, update your resume, or help guide you on the right path to achieving your career goals.
So, what useful things can you find on our website? For starters, we have all of our events listed on the calendar. We have some great events coming up this month, lunch and learns, grad school day, health career fairs, and many others.
The website also has all the information you need about JobShop so you can earn a little spending money in between classes, or save it for after graduation if you like to plan ahead.
The Discover program is also linked to the website. This is a career guidance tool, you answer a series of questions and the program will look at your interests and give you suggestions on types of careers you might enjoy. Discover has other useful features as well, you can even search the specifics for a job title or industry to find out what the work environment and salary usually is.
You can also use the website to link to our blogs, facebook page, optimal resume, and career-related articles.
If I haven't already given you enough reasons to check out the website here are a few more: there are tips from employers about what they look for an interviews, information on writing cover letters, and information regarding different careers.
So, go do yourself a favor and get a jump on your search for the perfect job!
There is information that can help every student. I would assume that we are all in college because we hope to find a job after college. So, why wouldn't you frequently visit Career Services. There are regular events designed to help you find a job and career counselors on hand every day to help you prepare for interviews, update your resume, or help guide you on the right path to achieving your career goals.
So, what useful things can you find on our website? For starters, we have all of our events listed on the calendar. We have some great events coming up this month, lunch and learns, grad school day, health career fairs, and many others.
The website also has all the information you need about JobShop so you can earn a little spending money in between classes, or save it for after graduation if you like to plan ahead.
The Discover program is also linked to the website. This is a career guidance tool, you answer a series of questions and the program will look at your interests and give you suggestions on types of careers you might enjoy. Discover has other useful features as well, you can even search the specifics for a job title or industry to find out what the work environment and salary usually is.
You can also use the website to link to our blogs, facebook page, optimal resume, and career-related articles.
If I haven't already given you enough reasons to check out the website here are a few more: there are tips from employers about what they look for an interviews, information on writing cover letters, and information regarding different careers.
So, go do yourself a favor and get a jump on your search for the perfect job!
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Portfolios
An important tool to have, especially when interviewing for jobs, is a portfolio. Everyone should have one. I used to think portfolios were only for people like photographers who needed visual samples of their work. I have since realized how easy it is to put together a portfolio regardless of the type of work you want to do.
First, find the thing you want to use as your portfolio. A small three ringed binder works perfectly. The first thing you should put in it is a few copies of your resume (updated, of course). It is always good to have copies of your resume handy, incase you unexpectedly run into someone and have an opportunity to network.
You also should keep your reference letters in your portfolio. Potential employers may ask for references, so always bring them to the interview. Don't wait until you are asked to provide a reference to ask someone to write one for you. At the end of an internship or job, ask your supervisor if they feel that they could write a good reference for you. This way you can keep them on file and use them as needed. Professors and co-workers can also make good references.
Supervisor evaluations and job descriptions of work you have previously done are a nice touch to your portfolio. This enables your potential employer to see how past employers have viewed your work and the types of responsibilities you have held.
Now, onto some really important things. A portfolio isn't a portfolio without samples of your work. Cater this to the types of jobs you will be applying for.
Samples of your writing are always a smart idea because writing is such an important aspect of many career fields. Have you ever written an article for the school newspaper? Or, perhaps, kept a blog for work? Are you interested in working in tv and happened to have saved your old scripts from classes? These all make good writing samples. Just don't add your ten page term paper from last semester's class and expect that your interviewer is going to want to read it.
Other work samples can include: outlines of big projects that you've completed through classes, work, or internships, demo reels, or anything else that shows responsibilities you've had and the positive outcomes of your work.
There are many websites that have suggestions as to what should be in your portfolio. As many jobs these days require the use of a computer, you may want to include a list of all of your computer skills. Even though you have specific reference letters, it's smart to have a list of your references, their job titles, and phone numbers. Potential employers may want to speak directly to a few of your references. Just be sure to ask permission before adding someone as a reference. You don't want them to be caught off guard when they get a call about you. You also want to be sure that they have positive things to say about you.
Putting together a portfolio is a very simple task. It gives you a tool to take with you to interviews as proof of what a great addition you would make to a company or organization. So, go start putting together your portfolio and use it to your advantage!
First, find the thing you want to use as your portfolio. A small three ringed binder works perfectly. The first thing you should put in it is a few copies of your resume (updated, of course). It is always good to have copies of your resume handy, incase you unexpectedly run into someone and have an opportunity to network.
You also should keep your reference letters in your portfolio. Potential employers may ask for references, so always bring them to the interview. Don't wait until you are asked to provide a reference to ask someone to write one for you. At the end of an internship or job, ask your supervisor if they feel that they could write a good reference for you. This way you can keep them on file and use them as needed. Professors and co-workers can also make good references.
Supervisor evaluations and job descriptions of work you have previously done are a nice touch to your portfolio. This enables your potential employer to see how past employers have viewed your work and the types of responsibilities you have held.
Now, onto some really important things. A portfolio isn't a portfolio without samples of your work. Cater this to the types of jobs you will be applying for.
Samples of your writing are always a smart idea because writing is such an important aspect of many career fields. Have you ever written an article for the school newspaper? Or, perhaps, kept a blog for work? Are you interested in working in tv and happened to have saved your old scripts from classes? These all make good writing samples. Just don't add your ten page term paper from last semester's class and expect that your interviewer is going to want to read it.
Other work samples can include: outlines of big projects that you've completed through classes, work, or internships, demo reels, or anything else that shows responsibilities you've had and the positive outcomes of your work.
There are many websites that have suggestions as to what should be in your portfolio. As many jobs these days require the use of a computer, you may want to include a list of all of your computer skills. Even though you have specific reference letters, it's smart to have a list of your references, their job titles, and phone numbers. Potential employers may want to speak directly to a few of your references. Just be sure to ask permission before adding someone as a reference. You don't want them to be caught off guard when they get a call about you. You also want to be sure that they have positive things to say about you.
Putting together a portfolio is a very simple task. It gives you a tool to take with you to interviews as proof of what a great addition you would make to a company or organization. So, go start putting together your portfolio and use it to your advantage!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Interviews
What part of my fall job search am I really not looking forward to? If you said 'interviews' you are correct! Working at Career Services has made me realize how important the interview is and how much preparation they require!
The good thing is that there is a science to interviews. There are plenty of websites and books that talk about how to prepare for an interview. Career Services also offers events where you can come and do a practice interview. Or you can always come to our drop-in hours everyday from noon-2 to get help preparing for an upcoming interview.
I have learned that interviews require a lot of preparation and reflection on your past experiences. You will be asked questions. There are some standard questions that are good to practice responses too. You'll be asked questions that could deal with your weaknesses and a time when you overcame them or a challenging work situation and how you dealt with it. During your preparation you should make a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Think about what type of work you enjoy doing and the environment that you work best in. Reflect on your past work and internship experience and think about how those experiences prepared you for the job you are applying for. Be aware of the skills that the employer is looking for and then think of things you have done that prove you have those skills.
Don't get too wrapped up in yourself though! During your preparation make sure that you research the company! Their website is a great place to start. Many interviewers ask questions about their company to see if the interviewee has done their research. Also, come up with a few good solid questions that you can ask the interviewer. Towards the end, they will ask if you have any questions for them. The correct answer here is YES! Show you are interested and intelligent.
Here are some good questions:
Do you have any doubts about my abilities to be a successful part of this organization? -Asking this gives you a chance to reassure them about any doubts they might have
Where do you see the company in five years?
What are the top 3 priorities of this job?
On the day of the interview make sure you are dressed appropriately. Avoid trends and stick to a conservative outfit. It is better to be overdressed than under dressed. Even if it is a casual work setting you don't want to look casual for the interview. Arrive a few minutes early and introduce yourself to the secretary or receptionist. Bring your portfolio which should include a few copies of your resume, writing samples, references, and anything else that demonstrates your skills or work experience. Address and introduce yourself to everyone who will be interviewing you, stay calm, and be confident!
The good thing is that there is a science to interviews. There are plenty of websites and books that talk about how to prepare for an interview. Career Services also offers events where you can come and do a practice interview. Or you can always come to our drop-in hours everyday from noon-2 to get help preparing for an upcoming interview.
I have learned that interviews require a lot of preparation and reflection on your past experiences. You will be asked questions. There are some standard questions that are good to practice responses too. You'll be asked questions that could deal with your weaknesses and a time when you overcame them or a challenging work situation and how you dealt with it. During your preparation you should make a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Think about what type of work you enjoy doing and the environment that you work best in. Reflect on your past work and internship experience and think about how those experiences prepared you for the job you are applying for. Be aware of the skills that the employer is looking for and then think of things you have done that prove you have those skills.
Don't get too wrapped up in yourself though! During your preparation make sure that you research the company! Their website is a great place to start. Many interviewers ask questions about their company to see if the interviewee has done their research. Also, come up with a few good solid questions that you can ask the interviewer. Towards the end, they will ask if you have any questions for them. The correct answer here is YES! Show you are interested and intelligent.
Here are some good questions:
Do you have any doubts about my abilities to be a successful part of this organization? -Asking this gives you a chance to reassure them about any doubts they might have
Where do you see the company in five years?
What are the top 3 priorities of this job?
On the day of the interview make sure you are dressed appropriately. Avoid trends and stick to a conservative outfit. It is better to be overdressed than under dressed. Even if it is a casual work setting you don't want to look casual for the interview. Arrive a few minutes early and introduce yourself to the secretary or receptionist. Bring your portfolio which should include a few copies of your resume, writing samples, references, and anything else that demonstrates your skills or work experience. Address and introduce yourself to everyone who will be interviewing you, stay calm, and be confident!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Back to school
I've always hated that phrase. "Back to school" brings up less than fond memories, no more sleeping in, lots of late nights full of homework, tests, stress, and so much more.
At least my schedule this semester seems pretty nice so far. I am planning to graduate in December so this is the final stretch for me! I loved my summer internship in San Diego and although I didn't leave knowing exactly what career path I want, I did learn more about the types of jobs I would like.
This semester I am doing an internship here in the Career Services office. I am focusing on event planning and some PR work. My current project involves filming past interns in hopes of creating short video clips that will be up on the Career Services website.
So, what will I blog about during the next 15 weeks? Probably my job search and my projects at my internship. You can expect to see a post about any and all upcoming Career Services events, job fairs, lunch and learns, etc. (There are some great networking opportunities coming up!)
This fall I am working on putting together a portfolio, perfecting my resume, obtaining letters of reference, and searching for jobs. I am guessing it will be similar (but more stressful and time consuming) to my internship search last year.
Even though it's only Tuesday, my semester is off to a good start. I hope you are getting settled into your new schedule and hi to all the new freshman : )
Have a great week!
At least my schedule this semester seems pretty nice so far. I am planning to graduate in December so this is the final stretch for me! I loved my summer internship in San Diego and although I didn't leave knowing exactly what career path I want, I did learn more about the types of jobs I would like.
This semester I am doing an internship here in the Career Services office. I am focusing on event planning and some PR work. My current project involves filming past interns in hopes of creating short video clips that will be up on the Career Services website.
So, what will I blog about during the next 15 weeks? Probably my job search and my projects at my internship. You can expect to see a post about any and all upcoming Career Services events, job fairs, lunch and learns, etc. (There are some great networking opportunities coming up!)
This fall I am working on putting together a portfolio, perfecting my resume, obtaining letters of reference, and searching for jobs. I am guessing it will be similar (but more stressful and time consuming) to my internship search last year.
Even though it's only Tuesday, my semester is off to a good start. I hope you are getting settled into your new schedule and hi to all the new freshman : )
Have a great week!
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