Chapter 14: Finding & Chapter 14: Finding & Obtaining EmploymentObtaining Employment

Recall what you should do to prepare for your future career.

Search for a job using a variety of strategies.

Identify components of recommendation request letters.

Chapter Learning Chapter Learning ObjectivesObjectives

Use resources from library, Internet, or USU Career Services to get sense of jobs available in field & requirements

Interview professors, recent graduates, or manager/supervisors in field

Network in organizations, LinkedIn, meetings, & conferences

Preparing for Job SearchPreparing for Job Search

Visit employers’ websites & social media pages before career fair

Visit with company representatives about job openings

Ask to leave a resume with companies in which you’re interested

Offer to leave a business card instead if resume must be submitted online

Don’t be afraid to take promotional material

Attending Career FairsAttending Career Fairs

Don’t force your card on those who have not asked for it

Treat cards with respect when receiving them

Do exchange business cards smoothlyDon’t place it in a bag, pocket or walletStandard size is 3.5” X 2” or variations

thereof◦ Shiny or dull matte finish◦ Thick or thin but must not tear◦ White, off-white, or beige color, engraved or

printed in black, gray, or brown ink

Using Business CardsUsing Business Cards

Write to each person solicited to write a recommendation

Begin with the specific request Specify whether recommendation

is for a specific job or for a broad job search

Include as many pertinent details in your request as possible

Mention if letter is needed by a certain time

Requesting Requesting Recommendation LettersRecommendation Letters

Mention how the letter must be delivered

Provide your pertinent contact information (phone number & e-mail address) & that of the company or companies you are applying for

Propose to meet with recommender to discuss this recommendation

Thank recommender for considering your request but do not assume recommender will write letter

Close with information about how you will follow-up

Requesting Requesting Recommendation LettersRecommendation Letters