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Technical Job and Internship Search Fall 2014 workshop to help STEM students to develop a strategic plan for their job or internship search.
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The Technical Job & Internship Search
Holly M. JusticeEngineering Career Counselor
Career Services259 Capen Hall
Agenda• Preparing for the search• Timeline • Job & Internship searching strategies• UB Career Services resources
Preparing for the Search• Professional Materials– Resume, Cover letter
• Research your industry and employers• Increasing your competiveness in the
employment market– Get experience!– Develop your network of contacts!
• Identify the industries/companies you plan to target & pursue
• Technical Interview Skills
Timeline
When do I begin to apply for opportunities?
Timeline• First year / Freshman • Second year / Sophomore• Third year / Junior
– Fall – Early Fall attend Tech Fair and begin applying to company opportunities
– Winter Break – Assess the progress of your Fall search, attend networking events, & prepare to search aggressively in the Spring
– Spring – continue to apply to companies
• Fourth year / Senior – Fall – Job searching, applying to graduate school, or
both
Job & Internship Search Strategies and Resources
The search is challenging…
For success, equip yourself with search strategies and resources…
Search Strategies • Find Opportunities • Target Companies
NETWORKING…
Search Strategy 1
Finding Opportunities
Search Strategy 1: Find Opportunities• UB Career Services Website / BullsEye
system– Internships posted & On-Campus
Interviewing– Additional Specific Job Search Engines– Professional Association websites– Career Fairs
• Career Fairs at other universities
Search Strategy 1: Find Opportunitiescontinued
• Commercial Websites– Monster.com, Careerbuilder.com, hound.com– collegerecruiter.com, collegegrad.com,
aftercollege.com, craigslist.com– Engineeringjobs.net, core77.com – Indeed.com, simplyhired.com,
• Specific sites / companies you know– www.employflorida.com
• What about Recruiters/Headhunters/Staffing Agencies?*
Search Strategy 2
Targeting Companies
Search Strategy 2: Targeting Companies
• Identify companies and create a list of companies to pursue.–Review their website• if they currently have openings – Apply! • If no current opening - Submit your
resume to their database anyway where possible. • Create a profile on their site.
– Stay organized! Lots of passwords etc…
Search Strategy 2: Targeting Companies continued
Resources for Identify companies:• Your “professional” network of Faculty, Staff,
friends, family, acquaintances… • UB Career Services – Meet-a-Mentor program• UB Career Services – “CareerSearch” tool • For International Candidates – H-1B visa database
– www.myvisajobs.com
• Professional Associations• Internet – Google, vault.com…• www.Linkedin.com
Search Strategy 3
Networking
Networking- the connections you have that will
help you reach your goals.
Networking- together each of us attains more.
NETWORKING• Getting noticed by a potential employer
through someone that employer already knows and trusts.
• Employers use networking to recruit.• Don’t look for a job, look to meet people
who need your help.• Network by “Industry”
Search Strategy 3: Networking • UB Career Services – Meet-a-Mentor program
(Bullseye)• Family, friends, friends of friends, etc.• Professors, guest lecturers • Professional Associations• Alumni Association• www.Linkedin.com – http://learn.linkedin.com/students/step-1
• Facebook – the dangers & usefulness• You already know someone who knows someone
who may know about a job opportunity…
Search Strategy 3: Networking
• www.Linkedin.com Groups– UB Mentor Program (hosted by UB Career
Services)– University at Buffalo (Name of your Department)
• Example: University at Buffalo Civil, Structural, and Environmental Engineering
– University at Buffalo Engineering and Applied Sciences
– University at Buffalo Alumni Association
NETWORKING
How to get started…
Make at least one “call” a day.
Getting started…• Establish rapport or commonality– Ex. friend of a friend; alumni from same
institution; • Ask to follow up later– Be clear about what you’re asking for– Collect business cards– Leave the ball in your court
• Types of follow-up– Meeting in person (most effective)– Speaking via phone (effective)– Email exchanges (effective)
What to say• Prepare a “30-second commercial”,
also called the “elevator pitch”• Should contain:– Your name– Educational background– Summary of skills, experience,
strengths– Explanation of immediate goals– A question to keep the conversation
going.
NETWORKING TIPS & TECHNIQUES
• Be specific about your goals• Ask how they got started• Ask if there are any
projects/special events coming up that you can help with.
• Do class projects that can put you in contact with a potential contact/company.
• Combine two seemingly diverse areas of interest in your life
Think long-term
• Does this process seem like a lot of effort? - It can be.
• It’s never too early to start
• Don’t give up too soon• You’ll improve your
networking skills the more you practice them!
Search Strategies • Find Opportunities • Target Companies
NETWORKING…
UB Career Services
Services & resources to help you.
Career Services Resources• Individual Career Counseling* • Express Career Consult*
– 12:00pm-4:00pm M-F– 20 minute, Same day appointments
• Workshops & Seminars • Practice Interviews*• On-Campus Recruiting • Career & Job Fairs (www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu)• Resume & Cover letter critiques• Career Library • Career Services Website
– Including BullsEye and CareerSearch• Meet-A-Mentor Program
Individual Career Counseling• Resume creation & critique • Cover letter creation & critique• Discuss academic major • Internship & Job search strategies • Preparing for an interview • Strategies for Career Fairs• Post graduation plans– Job Market– Graduate School – Volunteer / Service – Other
Express Career Consult • One on one meeting• 20 minute same day
appointment• Monday – Friday 12:00-4:00• Call 716-645-2231 or walk-
in to the office (259 Capen Hall) to make an appt.
• Great for resume reviews, cover letter reviews, graduate school preparation, salary questions, etc…
Individual Career Counseling- Practice Interviews
• Make an appointment for a practice interview
• A Career Counselor will ask you interview questions while you are being videotaped.
• Then you and the Career Counselor will review the tape together to identify areas of improvement.
Practice Interview New Tool:*Interview Stream*
• Online tool to practice interviewing • 3,500 interview questions available,
in specialized categories including Job Fair Preparation, Engineering, Nursing, Business, etc..
• Access through UB Career Services BullsEye system
Career Fairs
Events• Career Fairs – Tech Fair - Fall semester – Part-Time Job Fair /On-Campus Job Fair –
Fall – CareerFEST – All Majors Career Fair –
Spring
• Career Conversations– Networking event with Alumni &
Students held in different cities around New York State
– Career Conversations in NYC, Buffalo, Rochester, & Albany
Where is theUB Career Services office
located?
(Raise your Hand! )
Quiz question!
ANSWER
259 Capen Hall(Behind Student Response
Center)
Contact Career Services• Contact us:
– 259 Capen Hall 8:30am – 5:00pm M-F – Call 716-645-2231 to schedule an appointment– Email us at [email protected]
• Website resources – www.ub-careers.buffalo.edu
• Individualized appointments
• Express Career Consult • 20 minute same day appointment• Monday – Friday from 12:00pm-4:00pm• Call or stop by to make an appointment
GOOD LUCK!
Thank you for your time.
Good Luck!
Holly M. JusticeEngineering Career Counselor
Career Services 259 Capen Hall
