the career guide

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The Career Center at the University of Washington

CAREER GUIDE2010 - 2011

Entire contents Copy right 2010 by The Career Center at the Uni ver sity of Wash ing ton and College Recruitment Media. All rights re served. Re pro duction in whole or part of this pub li cation with out written per mission of the publishers is pro hib ited.

SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONSTo request disability accommodations, please contact The Career Center at 206-543-0535 (voice); or you may contact the Office of the ADA Co or di nator at 206-543-6450 (voice); 206-543-6452 (TDD); 206-685-3885 (FAX); or [email protected] (e-mail) at least ten days in ad vance of the event.

The University of Wash ing ton ensures equal opportunity in edu cation re gardless of race, color, creed, re li gion, national origin, sex, sexual ori en tation, age, mari tal sta tus, disabil ity, disabled vet eran, or Viet nam era veteran status in accor dance with Uni ver sity policy and appli cable fed eral and state statutes and regu lations. The Career Center op erates under the policies and regulations of the Uni ver sity of Wash ing ton and the laws and regu lations of the State of Wash ing ton and the Fed eral Gov ernment. The Career Center up holds and ex pects students, alumni, and em ployers to adhere to the prin ciples of college re cruiting of the Na tional Asso-ciation of Colleges and Em ployers, which states that they will present them selves fairly and hon estly.

Career Services ..........................................................2

• Mission ..............................................................2

• Key Services & Events ............................................2

• Job Listings & Campus Recruiting .............................2

• Letter of Evaluation Service ....................................2

Steps in Career Planning ...............................................3

• Humanities, Arts, Social Science Majors ......................3

Decision-Making .........................................................4

• The Career & Major Decision Matrix ...........................5

Information About Self .................................................6

• Explore Your Strengths ...........................................6

• Strengths Reality Test ............................................9

Information About Options .......................................... 10

• Printed Resources in UWCC Library .......................... 10

• Informational Interview/Meeting ............................ 11

• Internships, Co-ops, Summer Jobs ........................... 12

• Researching Grad Schools ..................................... 12

Taking Action .......................................................... 16

• Job Search Strategies .......................................... 16

• Resume Preparation ............................................ 17

• Sample Resumes ................................................ 18

• Cover Letters .................................................... 24

• Curriculum Vitae Preparation ................................. 26

• Sample Curriculum Vitae ...................................... 27

• Preparing for the All-Important Interview .................. 28

• Career Portfolios ................................................ 31

Advertiser Index ....................................................... 31

Table of Contents:

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The Career Center 2 http://careers.washington.edu

Our MissionThe Career Center provides career and job search services to University of Washington students and alumni. Our mission is to help students in the development of career plans and job search skills. Through a host of services and events, we facilitate connections between employers and students for jobs, internships and volunteer opportunities. Together, we help students and employers explore their options and make connections that create successful futures.

Why Use The Career Center?

Our MottoExplore, Connect, Succeed!

Our ServicesAt The Career Center you will find a wide range of career services and events designed to help you explore career directions, make connections with employers and help you build the skills needed to achieve your professional goals. Please visit our website at http://careers.washington.edu for all the details and for up-to-date events calendars.

Career Planning & Counseling Professional counselors, workshops and resources provide career planning support, including help with choosing a major; resume guidance; career and graduate school advice; and more.

Resume ResourcesA winning resume can make the difference in getting that all-important first interview. Looking for direction to get started or need a professional eye to review the one you have? Build your resume in HuskyJobs on our website, stop by for a walk-in appointment or attend our workshop, “Resumes and Cover Letters”. Whatever your need, we have the resources to help you write a great resume!

Grad Students: learn more about resumes at: http://careers.washington.edu/GradStudents/beyond-academia

Interview PreparationBe on top of your game by polishing your interviewing skills. We offer workshops on how to interview, invite employers to speak on the topic and offer one-on-one practice mock interviews to help you ace your next interview.

Jobs & InternshipsThe Career Center is a great resource for finding jobs and internships. HuskyJobs, our online job bank, features listings for full- and part-time jobs as well as internships. Hundreds of employers participate in our On-Campus Recruiting program, coming to campus to interview for positions. Plus, we can direct you to valuable web resources, salary information and much more.

Career WorkshopsWe offer an ongoing series of drop-in workshops each month. You will find an up-to-date calendar on our website. Topics include:

Career Fairs & EventsFinding a job or an internship means making connections. Our Center schedules numerous events throughout the year that bring employers from companies, non-profit organizations, government agencies and more to campus. Popular events include the Spring Career Fair, Diversity Career Fair, Etiquette Dinners, Resume Cafés and Employer Conversations. Check our website for current schedules.

Letter of Evaluation Service (LEO)The Career Center offers a Letter of Evaluation online (LEO) file service to UW students and alumni who are applying for employment in an academic institution or to a graduate or professional school program, including medical, dental and law.

Files serve as a depository for confidential or non-confidential letters of recommendation from academic sources. For information, call 206-543-0535 or email [email protected].

• Applying to Graduate School

• How to Find a Job

• Finding Federal Government Jobs

• Internships and Student Jobs

• Job Search Strategies for International Students

• Career Fair Success

• Networking for Shy People

• Resumes and Cover Letters

• Successful Interviews

• Job Offer and Salary Negotiations

CAREER SERVICES

• Hundreds of employers attend our career fairs every year.

• We list hundreds of jobs and internships on our HuskyJobs website each year.

• Over 200 companies and organizations visit us annually through the Campus Recruitment Program.

• Learn how to articulate your strengths, find out what you really want, and seek employment suited to your skills, strengths and values.

• We help thousands of students and alumni with successful job searches each year.

http://careers.washington.edu 3 The Career Center

STEPS IN CAREER PLANNING

Students in the Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences are often referred to as “liberal arts” majors. The Liberal Arts (the term has nothing to do with contemporary political perspectives) academic majors are intended to turn out well-educated citizens who have both depth and breadth of knowledge and skills. These majors strive to develop students’ abilities to think critically, to view issues in context and from multiple perspectives, to ask and address questions about ethical and societal implications, to engage their creativity, and to communicate complex issues clearly.

MANY POSSIBILITIESBecause the liberal arts disciplines are not narrowly focused on specific career paths like some other majors such as engineering or accounting, students in liberal arts majors usually have a wider array of professional options. While this kind of career flexibility is good news, it does require students to be more proactive in exploring and pursuing their career goals. It requires the ability to identify one’s skills, strengths, and values and to be able to articulate these clearly to potential employers.

READY FOR THE REAL WORLDMany students in the Humanities, Social Sciences, and Arts (and often their parents) are under the misconception that they are unprepared for jobs in the so-called “real world.” Nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, the top three skills identified by many employers as most critical are communication skills; reasoning and analytical skills; and interpersonal/teamwork skills. Clearly, liberal arts majors have honed these skill sets!

The keys to a successful job search for liberal arts majors (and all majors, really) include (1) identifying your skills, strengths, and values; (2) exploring careers and identifying the skills, strengths, and values required; and (3) clearly communicating to potential employers that you are a good match for them. The Career Center is here to help you do just that, and the sooner, the better (though it’s never too late)!

Select Options

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InterviewFollow-up

Here are some suggestions:

• Attend our workshops: Resumes and Cover Letters; Successful Interviewing; How to Find a Job; Networking for Shy People (and Everyone); Career Fair Success, and more

• Stop by during our walk-in hours

• Attend career events (career fairs, Employer Conversations, Etiquette Events, etc.)

• Start doing informational interviews with people who are already in the work world

• Consider internships and projects that will enhance your skill set (and your resume!)

• Make an individual career counseling appointment

• Use your Career Center, starting now!

Adapted from UW Professional Organizational Development, Susan Templeton.

A SPECIAL NOTE TO MAJORS IN THE HUMANITIES, ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES


A PLANFUL PROCESS

Making decisions about your major and your career take time. Are you wondering where to begin? Following a planful process makes it easier to decide. Following these seven steps will help you make good decisions:

1. What am I trying to decide? Identify the decision to be made.

Are you trying to make too many decisions all at the same time? Trying to figure out which major to take and which career direction you’ll pursue after graduation? Thinking about attending graduate or professional school? Lumping two or three decisions into one makes it much more difficult to decide, so try to focus on just one decision at a time. Put into words what the decision is that needs to be made now. Keep it simple.

2. What do I need to know? Gather Information.

Read, search the internet, talk to people, get hands-on experience. Compare and contrast what you know about yourself (your skills, interests, and values) with what you know about your options. Talk to academic advisers, faculty, other students majoring in your fields of interest, alumni and professionals working in jobs and careers you are considering. The Career Center can help you with this.

3. Generate alternatives.

Consider all the possibilities. Use your imagination. Brainstorm. List options. Do not leave out an attractive possibility just because you do not, at the moment, see how it can be done.

4. What are the pros and cons? Weigh the evidence.

Carefully consider each option using your head and your heart. What are the advantages/disadvantages? What are the costs? What steps do you need to take to get there? What might happen if you choose that option? What are the consequences? Are there barriers that might get in the way (e.g., low GPA, no related experience, etc.)? How will your choice affect you and others? How much do you care about the things that might be gained or lost by each possible alternative?

5. This choice seems best! Choose among alternatives.

Prioritize your options. Once you’ve narrowed down your options to two or three that might work for you, choose the one that seems to work best. Identify a “Plan B” and a “Plan C” in case your first choice doesn’t work out.

6. Take action.

Do it! Taking action could involve enrolling in courses, pursuing internships, volunteering or taking a job that will provide you with knowledge and experience in your chosen field. These experiences can confirm or cause you to question whether your choice was the best option for you. What will your next step be? Write it down! Then put it in your calendar or set a deadline to ensure that you will get it done.

7. Did I make a good decision? Review your decision and its consequences.

Evaluate your decision. Based on further exposure or experience with the option you chose, does this still seem like the best one for you? If “yes,” you’ve done it! Congratulations! You’ve made a sound decision. If “no” or “not sure,” review and revisit steps 2 through 6 above. Have back-up plans, in case your top choice turns out not to be the best option for you. Not every decision works out, but sometimes you have to make a choice and try it to find out that it’s not the best decision for you. If this happens, then you’ve gathered more information by trying it. Review again which alternatives might work better for you.

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Explore Your Strengths

Recognizing your strengths is the first step to discovering a career fit that maxi mizes your oppor tu nities for success and sat isfaction. Significant strengths are mo tivated skills that are used re peatedly in ex pe riences you have done well and en joyed doing. The more you know about your strengths, the more you will un der stand how to adapt to the changing demands of the workforce. By using your strengths you will be able to im prove in terper sonal re la tionships, build your career, increase your job sat is faction, and re duce stress on the job.

Four Basic Steps to Exploring Your Strengths…

1. Accept yourself as having a unique kind of excellence that is always growing within you.

2. Recognize that the elements of your ex cellence have been demonstrated from time to time throughout your life. These el ements have most likely been demon-strated in experiences you identify as achievements: good experiences in which you did things well, you enjoyed doing them, and you are proud of what you did.

3. Believe that by carefully iden ti fying and studying your good ex pe riences, you will find the pattern of skills and tal ents you have re peatedly used to make those ex pe riences happen.

4. Focus on using this pattern of skills and talents or strengths. They are the re liable elements of your spe cial ex cellence. This pattern of strengths provides clues to the kinds of career activities that are likely to be part of your future achievements regardless of your job titles or job descriptions.

1. What is the "good experience" that first comes to your mind? De scribe it briefly in the following space and list your age at the time it took place.

3. In your latest assignment, project, activity, or work, which parts of it did you do best and enjoy most? Give two or more examples.

Four Ways to Identify Ten Top Good Experiences…

2. What activities give you the most enjoyment when you are not at work? These could include hobbies, volunteer work, ven tures, projects with the family, or anything else. Give two or more ex amples.

4. In your formal schooling, which two or three sub jects did/will you continue to study and enjoy most?

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List 10-15 or more of your good experiences, de voting a few words to each. It doesn't matter when they occurred, but rather what you did to make the good experiences happen and whether there were outcomes that you felt good about. These ex pe riences can come from any part of your life: school, sports, employment, personal re la tionships, etc. Cover all parts of your life from childhood to the present.Remember the definition of a Good Experience: 1) Some-thing you did well; 2) Enjoyed doing and; 3) Are proud of.

Which good experiences stand out as the best? Rank or der the top ten ex pe riences, and place the ranking (1 for the top) in the boxes to the left of the achievement.

EXAMPLE OF GOOD EXPERIENCE

The problem I had to solve was that I couldn’t afford any of the study abroad programs offered by my school, but I felt strongly that experiencing another culture was necessary to the education I wanted—so I decided to go find one I could afford. First, I went to the registrar to find out what I would have to do to get credit and discovered that the school had to be accredited and that the credits could fulfill some of my general education requirements. Then I asked professors and other students and checked all the bulletin boards near all the language, culture and international studies departments. I wrote to several schools in Mexico and Spain for more information and signed up for work-study jobs on campus. I also took a job during Winter break to save money for my trip.

One of the accredited schools in Mexico seemed to have what I wanted: language, culture and history courses in Spanish and a home stay experience. So I looked for transportation to Mexico and discovered a cheap bus tour package that would get me there and back (and it turned out to be a wonderful adventure, too). While there, I worked and played hard and the whole experience exceeded my expectations and raised my confidence. My language skills improved enough that I also was able to travel independently by bus to Mexico City, which led to several other adventures, and I learned more than I ever anticipated about life in another very different culture. Finally, when I returned to school the following year, I had earned eight general education credits toward my Bachelors in Latin American Studies.

EXAMPLE: Inventing a Study Abroad Ex pe rience

EXAMPLE: Business Management Group Project

EXAMPLE: Annual Backpacking Trip

EXAMPLE: Helped Plan Friend's Wedding

EXAMPLE: SAE Formula Competition

Inventing a Study Abroad Experience

LIST YOUR TOP 10 GOOD EXPERIENCES

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This chart enables you to re-examine your Good Experiences and identify possible strengths. Significant strengths will be those skills or talents that have shown themselves repeatedly in your top ten Good Ex pe riences. A significant strength is inner-mo ti vated—one that you almost can't help using whenever the opportunity comes up.

Instructions for using the chart: The first column is for exploration of your top Good Experience. Go down the columns scanning each of the 52 skills, talents or strengths in the chart and put a check mark beside the ones that have been strongly applied in that experience. Do the same with the other Top 10 Good Experiences you described. The blank spaces at the end of the chart are for skills, talents or strengths you feel should be on the chart but are not there.

STRENGTHS EXPLORATION CHART

Implications: Items with the highest totals could be significant strengths. Examine those skills that have the highest totals and think about the many situations in which you have used them. How could you use these skills in your ideal job? Are there ways you could combine some of the skills to create opportunities? The completion of these activities begins a process of iden ti fying significant strengths and finding mean ingful work where you can be at your best and utilize more of your potential.

You may want to consider meeting with a career counselor in The Career Center to discuss the process of un cov ering your strengths and ways of creating new opportunities that provide career satisfaction.

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Used with permission from Dr. Bernard Haldane, CENTER FOR DEPENDABLE STRENGTHS, [email protected], www.dependablestrengths.org

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STRENGTHS REALITY TESTTo identify your significant strengths, perform the following reality test (Try to test 6-12 strengths): Write the strengths you wish to test in the boxes below. For each strength, identify three distinct examples of experiences in which you strongly applied that strength. First, review the good experiences used to complete the Exploration Chart on the previous page for ideas. Next, think of other experiences that are good examples of using that strength. It should be relatively easy to come up with three examples, if the strength you are testing is truly a significant strength.

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Implications: When seeking employment the best opportunities will be those where there is a match between the skills needed to do the job and your significant strengths. Feature the strengths you have tested above on your resume in a Back ground Summary (see the resume example on page 20). Incorporate examples of how you have dem on strated these strengths in your an swers to inter-view questions (see “How to Answer the Real Question Behind Most Interview Questions” on page 30). Meet with a career counselor at The Career Center to explore further how your strengths can be used in your job search.

Used with permission from Dr. Bernard Haldane, CENTER FOR DEPENDABLE STRENGTHS, [email protected], www.dependablestrengths.org

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PRINTED RESOURCES AVAILABLE IN UWCC LOBBY

• Career Materials Collection on second floor of Odegaard for ca reer/occu pa tional information.

Vault's Career Insider UW Reference collections in the Suzzallo, Odegaard, Business Ad min is tration, and

En gi neering libraries. Review stock reports, annual reports, com pany clippings, trade jour nals, maga zines,

pe ri odi cals, in dexes, and di rec to ries (local, state, na tional and in ter na tional).

• Local and national news pa pers: Puget Sound Business Jour nal, The Se attle Times, Se attle Weekly, Media Inc., The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.

• Magazines: Fortune, Forbes, Money, Barron’s, Business Week, Business World, Harvard Business Re view, Newsweek, Time, and U.S. News and World Report.

• Use the Internet: for employer homepages and much more! The Career Center Homepage: http://careers.washington.edu Majors & Jobs: Google> What can I do with a Major in... Informational Meetings: Seattle Networking Guide, Husky Career Network Washington Occupational Information System: www.wois.org (Note: WOIS has the most current info on jobs, sala ries, and edu ca tional pro grams in

Wash ing ton State and is accessible from com puters at the UW and public libraries with site li censes.)

The University of Washington Library System has an extensive collection of re sources.

• The Wet Feet Insider Guide to Industries & Careers

• Student's Federal Career Guide

• Alternatives to the Peace Corps; Joan Powell

• Law School Buzz Book (Vault)

• Business School Buzz Book (Vault)

• Environmental Careers in 21st Century; The En vi ron men tal Careers Or ga ni zation

• Event Re source Guide; Marion Clifton

• Man agement Con sulting: A Com plete Guide to the In dus try

• Media Inc. - Master Lists

• Proven Resumes; Regina Pontow

• Winning Cover Letters; Robin Ryan

• Washington Manufacturers Register

• Where to Turn Plus, Health and Human Services in King County; Crisis Clinic

• Writers Market; Holm & Lucyszyn

• Fortune

• Transitions Abroad

• Vault's College Career Bible

• Vault Guide to Schmoozing

• The BIG GUIDE to Living & Working Overseas

• The Advice of a Headhunter; Don Hite

• Peterson's Series on Grad Schools

• Puget Sound Business Journal Book of Lists

• College Majors and Careers; Paul Phifer

• International Business & Trade Di rec to ries

cityyear.org/seattle/idealist.orginroads.orginternships.cominternshipprograms.commonstertrak.comnsee.orgrsinternships.comtwc.eduvolunteermatch.org

graduateguide.comgradschool.about.comgradschools.competersons.comgraduatingengineer.comGRE - gre.orgLSAT - lsac.orgMCAT - aamc.orgDAT - ada.orgGMAT - mba.comPCAT - pcatweb.infoScholarshipCoach.com

Internships Graduate Schools Job Search

collegegrad.comcareerbuilder.comquintcareers.comjob-interview.netjobweb.comcareers.wsj.comjobhuntersbible.comspherion.comvault.comwetfeet.comcraigslist.com

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INFORMATION INTERVIEW REQUEST LETTER

INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEW/MEETING

• In general, what is your work like as a (name of occupation)?

• How did you get into this field?• Describe a typical day or week on your

job. What do you like most about this po sition? …least? De scribe what you find most challenging about this field/job?

• What skills, abilities and per sonal quali-ties are most important to succeed in your work?

• What ad vice would you give to some one still in college, as piring to a ca reer in your field (academic ma jor, courses, re lated work, etc.)?

• Are there typical educational cre den tials re quired for entry into this field?

• Is any on-the-job training pro vided? What are the opportunities for con tin ued learning and growth?

• How does your job fit into the overall op eration of this organization?

Dear Ms. Howard:

I have been doing re search at the Uni ver sity of Wash ing ton Career Center re garding the bio tech nology industry. Having dis cov ered your company and your name in the Wash ing ton Manu fac turers Reg is ter, I thought that you would be an ex cellent per son to assist me with career in for mation.

As a biology student, I am exploring career paths. The biotech field sounds in ter esting to me at this point, but I want to get a clearer sense of di rection. I would like to get your advice on the long-term career possibilities of this field as well as a better handle on the day-to-day ac tivities of what people do in the biotech field.

I will call you next week to see if we can arrange a brief meeting (10 - 20 minutes) at your con ve nience. Thank you for con sid ering my request.

Sincerely,

Michael C. Fine

• My strengths include the following: ________, _________, and _______.

How might they match with positions in this field? I have a resume if you would like to see it (no objective on resume).

• How would you advise someone to begin seeking a job in this field?

• Can you suggest other people I might talk with regarding this field? May I mention that you were the person who referred me to them?

• You may want to pre cede your call with a letter or email message. It is im por tant not to ask them to call: YOU must take the ini tiative. (See sample letter above.)

• State the rea son for your re quest clearly: “I am in ter ested in ob taining more in for mation and ad vice…” Make it clear that you are not asking to be considered for a job. (Ask for 10-20 minutes of their time.)

HOW TO PREPARE:• Do some pre limi nary re search. Read about the aca demic field or occu pation, (See

“In for mation About Options,” page 10). To make the meeting more useful and leave a good impression, prepare a list of questions.

• Ask the person to suggest names of others whom you might in ter view.• Take notes and keep contact information.• ALWAYS follow up with a thank-you note! Thank the person for their time and ask

permission to keep in touch.

WHAT:A conversation with a pro fessional in a ca reer field you are con sid ering; a tech nique for gath ering occu pa tional in for mation.

WHY:To increase your knowl edge about a career field and de velop valuable con tacts. To de velop self-con fi dence about your own abilities and your “fit” with a par ticu lar field.

WHEN:Any time you are trying to make a career decision.

WHO:Contact people in the ca reer field you are in ves ti gating; e.g., family mem bers, friends, professional or ga ni zations, career fairs, class mates, teachers, em ployers, former em ployers, speakers you have heard, alumni asso ciations.

WHERE:At a mutually convenient place, preferably where you will be able to ob serve a typical work setting for that pro fession.

HOW:• Identify a few aca demic ma jors or ca reer fields that seem to match your

interests and abilities.• Get names, addresses, and tele phone num bers through con tacts, re ferrals,

news pa per/maga zine ar ticles, di rec to ries, or call an or ga ni zation and ask for the name of the per son in charge of the ac tivity in which your are interested.


Suggested Questions to Ask During an In for mation Meeting


INTERNSHIPS, CO-OPS AND SUMMER JOBSExpand your potential and increase your marketability. By participating in an internship, co-op, volunteer role, or working a summer job you gain the related experience employers seek in prospective candidates.

First, decide what kind of experience you want: h Think about the type of work activities you want to learn more about.

hWhat skills do you need to gain more experience using?

hWhich organizations, companies, and industries interest you?

h Does the experience have to be paid or can it be unpaid? Consider paid, unpaid, volunteer, and academic credit opportunities as equally beneficial.

hWould you like to earn academic credit? Check with the Carlson Center and/or your department for information about earning credit.

Consider creating your own internship. hWhat are your learning goals and objectives?

hMeet with an adviser, professor, mentor or a career counselor at The Career Center for ideas.

Look for opportunities using a variety of resources: h Visit The Career Center website for internship info and links: http://careers.washington.edu

h Use the HuskyJobs database to identify open positions and employers: http://huskyjobs.washington.edu

h Attend career fairs and ask about internships, co-ops and student employment.

h Visit the Experiential Learning Center website: http://depts.washington.edu/exp/

h Visit the Engineering Co-op Program website: http://www.engr.washington.edu/coop/

h Go to academic departments and visit their websites.

h Visit company and organization websites for current internship opportunities.

Prepare yourself. Steps in the process: h Determine which opportunities match your interests and goals.

h Check departmental eligibility qualifications for earning academic credit.

h Review job descriptions and learning objectives.

h Attend and participate in workshops and events at The Career Center:

• Internship and Summer Jobs Workshop• Resume Workshop or Walk-in appointments• Successful Interviews Workshop• Mock Interviews with a career counselor or peer advisor• Career Fairs• Employer Conversations

h Keep track of what you are learning and communicate with your supervisors so that you can get the most out of the experience.

RESEARCHING GRAD SCHOOLSWhy Should I Research Grad Schools?

As with employers, it is important to know which graduate program might be the best fit for you. Graduate programs that seem related may have different philosophies and educational emphases. Identifying the ones that match you best and communicating that to admission committees will increase your chances of being accepted.

It is important to learn who the professors are and their research or teaching areas. Are there educational tracks from which you would choose your concentration? Are there any special projects or programs that you could participate in or contribute to? What graduate exams are required for entry?

Knowing about each graduate program will help you target your personal statement to better show how you would fit and contribute as a graduate student at their school.

How Do I Research Graduate and Professional Schools?Visit the grad school websites that interest you. Especially check the faculty listings which usually show a picture of the professors and include a narrative of their research projects, publications and courses taught.

Another way to research grad schools is through Informational Interviewing (see page 11) with current and past students in the program and visiting the school and talking directly with department faculty and staff.

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GRAD SCHOOL EXAM PREPARATIONWhat Are Grad School Exams?

Most grad schools require applicants for admission to complete graduate entrance exams. They are used by admissions staff to help determine who to admit. The most common exam is the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE). These exams contain verbal, math and subject matter sections.

For test dates and more information on the GRE:Graduate Record Examinations - http://gre.org

Most professional grad schools including law schools, medical and dental schools, and MBA programs have specialized exams which are required for entry. Please see the following for more information on these exams:

• LSAT - Law School - www.lsac.org• MCAT - Medical School - www.aamc.org• PCAT - Pharmacy School - www.pcatweb.info• DAT - Dental School - www.ada.org• GMAT - Business Administration Schools - www.mba.com• OAT - Optometry School - www.opted.org

PERSONAL STATEMENT PREPARATIONWhat Are Personal Statements?

Personal statements are often required by grad schools to assist in the admissions process. They usually are a one- to two-page narrative about your grad school academic interests, how you arrived at them, and how you might contribute to a graduate program. Some grad schools ask you to address specific questions in your personal statement.

How Can I Write a Winning Personal Statement?Writing an effective personal statement means knowing yourself and your goals well and the ability to tell a good story. For more on personal statement writing visit www.accepted.com online, or look into these books:

Graduate Admission Essays: Write Your Way Into the Graduate School of Your Choice, by Donald Asher.How to Write a Winning Personal Statement for Graduate and Professional School, by Richard J. Stelzer.

You can have your personal statement reviewed by a career counselor by scheduling a counseling session or during Walk-in Appointments. There are a few writing centers on campus where you may also get assistance in writing a personal statement. Please visit http://guides.lib.washington.edu/writing for a complete list and locations. Your own personal contacts may be helpful as well.

PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL INTERVIEW PREPARATIONDo All Grad Schools Require an Interview?

No; mostly medical, dental, pharmacy and veterinary schools require an admissions interview and not all of them do.

How Can I Prepare for a Professional School Interview?First, research the professional schools you have applied to in order to determine their academic emphasis, faculty projects, and how you match.

Second, it is helpful to have developed your personal statement so you have clarity about your background, goals, philosophy and ways you can contribute to a graduate program.

Third, make an appointment with a career counselor for a Mock Interview. Important: Be sure to deliver your personal statement and the school name to the counselor two days in advance so they can better arrive at questions to ask you.

Following is a helpful website in preparing for grad school interviews:• School questions and info - Student Doctor Network www.studentdoctor.net

LETTER OF EVALUATION FILE

Letter of Evaluation Files are recommended for students who anticipate applying to several graduate or professional schools. Many of the grad schools require confidential files which are difficult to maintain by an individual since it would mean continually asking references for copies of their letters to be sent directly to the school. The Letter of Evaluation files serve as a depository for confidential or non-confidential letters of recommendation from academic sources and are best established at least one quarter before submitting applications. For more details on how to set up a Letter of Evaluation File with The Career Center, contact our office or go to http://careers.washington.edu/leo.



JOB SEARCH STRAT EGIES

*NOTE: The Internet can be used on all strategy levels. Use all the search strategies. Try to spend most of your time networking.

Employers’ Recruitment Methods

Promote qualified internal candidates

Identify candidates through con tacts, business asso ciates, pro fessional

or ga ni zations, social networks, etc.

Recruit candidatesfrom tar geted schools

& student clubs

Interview candidates who make un so lic-ited appli cations

Em ployment Ser vices

Ads

Contacts/Net working

Career fairs, career cen ters & stu dent

organizations

Targeted job search:actively applying directlyto em ployers of interest

Private & state employment ser vices

Job listings & want ads

Job Seekers’ Strategies*

TAKING ACTION


Identifying Information. Anyone reading a resume wants to find information easily and quickly, so the identifying information you use should stand out clearly. This information provides your name, address, phone number and e-mail address.

Objective. The objective is a concise statement (generally 1-2 lines) that specifies a position, field of work or skills to be used on the job. The objective provides the focus for your resume, it is an optional section.

Headings. Headings are used to highlight your particular areas of strength or experience. Create headings that best fit your experience. Some examples are: Special Skills, Related Projects, Internships, Leadership, Computer Skills.

Summary of Qualifications. Content for this section is determined by the job/internship description. List the skills and the strengths you have that are directly relevent to the position description. May be used with or without an "objective."

Education. This entry should include the name of your college, the city and state, the degree you received or expect to receive, and the date of the degree. If you are a recent graduate, this may be your strongest section so you may want to enhance it by including information on projects, courses or honors. Study abroad experience could also be included in this section.

Work and Experience. List your position title, place of employment, city, state and dates. Write supporting statements that give evidence that you have the skills the employer needs and wants. Avoid “responsibilities included.” Instead, make your descriptions powerful by starting each one with a verb. Below is a list to get you started.

Activities or Leadership. If your work history is limited, this section may provide the primary material for your resume. If this is the case, rather than just listing the name of the group you were affiliated with or the position you held, describe what you accomplished and the purpose of the group (if not evident from the group’s name). If space is at a premium, you may simply list the organization and your position.

References. If you want to list your references, do so on an attached sheet, not on the resume itself. See page 26.

RE SUME PREPA RATIONTYPICAL STRUCTURE FOR A RESUME

RESUME KEY POINTS• The pur pose of a re sume is to get you an in ter view. Your in ter view should get

you a job. If you’re getting in ter views from your re sume, it’s doing its job.

• A resume is a mar keting piece, not a history piece. De cide carefully what to in clude and leave out. It’s not your life story; it’s your per sonal sales piece.

• Your resume should be tar geted to the job for which you are applying. Be spe cific and par ticu lar in showing your in terest and suitabil ity.

• If possible, keep your re sume to one page. Defi nitely use a clean, con cise style. Your re sume may be judged in 10-30 seconds. Grad students can usually go to two pages.

• Read job descriptions and re quirements carefully. These tell you what to em pha size on your resume.

• Have someone proofread your resume carefully. Errors of ten screen out oth er wise qualified can di dates.

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TAKING ACTIONCOVER LETTERS

The cover letter should be mailed or emailed to an employer with your resume. The purpose of the letter is to present your skills and experience in future-oriented terms which highlight what you offer to the employer. The letter is an opportunity to sell yourself for the particular job you are seeking. Identify your experience and education that is most directly related to that job.

A carefully constructed and concisely written letter will convey your ability to communicate effectively in writing. It will also demonstrate your interest in and qualifications for the position.

Important: If salary history or expectations are requested by the employer, it is best not to give specific figures. Instead, indicate your willingness to negotiate within the "going rate" for someone with your background and experience.

Your Present AddressCity, State Zip Code

Date

Name of IndividualJob Title of IndividualCompany or Organization NameStreet Address or P.O. Box NumberCity, State, Zip Code

Dear Mr./Ms./Dr.________________:

The first paragraph should state the position you are seeking, indicate why you are writing, and tell how you learned of the position. State your top 2 - 4 selling points/provide proof of your top selling points (education, experience, skills). Write in conversational short sentences.

The middle paragraphs should present additional information about your experience or personal characteristics in some detail. In other words, it contains stories or examples from your education, experiences and activities.

Emphasize what you offer to the employer (not what the employer can do for you), related to the position you are seeking. You might provide specific examples of demonstrated skills and related experience. Highlight your job related skills, specialized training, course work, class projects, and significant accomplishments. Indicate resume is attached/enclosed.

The last paragraph should have a summary statement of your qualifications and interest and why you want to work for the particular employer. Include information such as your telephone number and email. Always thank the employer for consideration of your application.

Sincerely,

(your signature in blue or black ink)

Full name typed

Enclosure: Resume

COVER LETTER CONTENT & FORMAT

Cover letters should be:

• Individually tailored (never a form letter).

• Addressed to an individual by name, including correct title, company name and address.

• Written in your own words in a conversational style with short sentences. Centered on the page with one inch margins.

• Closed with a request for action and “Thank You” for consid-eration. Signed in ink if sent through the postal service.

4561 11th Ave., Apt. #1Seattle, WA 98105

October 6, 2010

Mr. Peter G. ReynoldsGeneral ManagerFour Seasons Olympic Hotel411 University St.Seattle, WA 98101

Dear Mr. Reynolds:

While researching the hospitality industry in the Puget Sound region, I learned of the Four Seasons Olympic Hotel. I am currently a student at the University of Washington majoring in English. I am very interested in exploring internship opportunities in international business where my bilingual Japanese and English skills will be an asset in a full service hotel with an international clientele and staff.

I have experience as a bilingual receptionist assisting clients from Japan and many other countries. I am very comfortable interacting with people and have strong oral communication skills. Because of my earlier work experiences and extensive travel to English speaking countries, I am familiar with a wide range of cultures and adapt quickly to new environments. As a bilingual receptionist at the Tokyo International Airport, I assumed multiple responsibilities.

I look forward to talking with you. Please feel free to contact me by the phone number or email listed on my resume. Thank you for considering my application.

Sincerely,

Ryan AndersonRyan Anderson

Enclosure: Resume

COVER LETTER SA

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COVER LETTER SAMPLE

Use "Hiring Manager" or "Recruiter" if no name is given.

5006 Wallingford Ave. NESeattle, WA 98105

October 2, 2010

Ms. Jessica StevensDirector of Talent SourcingThe Asia Pacific Group67 Benton Street, #03-01Singapore 189655

Dear Ms. Stevens:

I saw the executive track position in The Asia Pacific Group’s Emerging Leaders Program while viewing the University of Washington’s HuskyJobs online system. The training and support your organization provides to its employees is impressive and the mission of supporting business development in the Pacific Rim is exciting to me. As a senior in Business Administration, I believe the executive track position is a very good match for my skills in leadership, cross cultural communication, and project management.

My leadership skills would be an asset to your organization. As vice-president of an international student organization, I helped increase membership by 25% and planned six events that reached a total of 850 students. During my internship with Singapore Airlines, I used my Mandarin Chinese and English skills to help foster partnerships among employees in the United States and Singapore. Working together, employees from both locations developed three new strategies for increasing and enhancing air traffic between the two countries.

Finally, in a marketing class during spring quarter, I served as the manager of a project for an assignment that called for groups of four students to spend five weeks analyzing the marketing needs of a local business. I created goals and timelines, collected status reports, researched and gave the final presentation of our project. We finished our assignment several days prior to the deadline, our professor gave us high marks, and the business owner is currently implementing two of our three recommendations.

I am eager to apply my leadership, cross cultural communication, and project management experience to team projects at The Asia Pacific Group. I welcome the opportunity to meet with you to further discuss how my qualifications might match with the Emerging Leaders Program. Please feel free to contact me by phone at 206-555-5555 or by email at [email protected].

Thank you for considering my application.

Sincerely,

Keri Katanabe


FOLLOW UP LETTERSA thank-you letter should be sent after every interview to express your appreciation for the interview and demonstrate your under-standing of professional business etiquette. A letter also demonstrates your writing skills and allows you the opportunity to restate your interest and qualifications for the position.

Thank-you letters should be individually prepared and sent to the person with whom you met within 24 to 48 hours of the interview. If you interviewed with more than one person, you may send one letter to the person who appears to be “most in charge” of hiring and say you appreciated meeting with “you and your staff.” If you are able to get all interviewers' names, you may send each a thank you note.

Thank-you letters are one or two very short paragraphs. Be sincere and positive. Close with a suggestion for continued contact or a request for the next interview. Send the signed original. Always keep a copy for your records.

3537 Michigan AvenueSeattle, WA 98115

March 15, 2010

Ms. Sarah LarsenAccessLine Technologies11201 SE Eighth St.Bellevue, WA 98004

Dear Ms. Larsen:

I would like to thank you for the time you spent with me on Monday, March 2nd. Your interview was most thorough and informative.

After careful consideration, I have concluded that AccessLine Technologies does not closely match my particular career interests at this time. I would, therefore, like to withdraw from further consideration.

Again, thank you for your interest in considering me for the position.

Sincerely,

Mallika Jamison

WITHDRAWAL LETTER

ACCEPTANCE LETTER

May 27, 2010

Ms. Teresa JeffriesMeier & Frank501 Fifth AvenuePortland, OR 98355

Dear Ms. Jeffries:

I am pleased to confirm my acceptance of the position as Management Trainee at Meier & Frank. During my visit, I was quite impressed with the scope of operations and training utilized. I look forward to making a strong contribution and helping Meier & Frank maintain a competitive edge.

On June 23rd, I will report to work at the Lloyd Center store. Again, I’d like to express my appreciation for this opportunity and look forward to being part of the Meier & Frank team.

Sincerely,

Seth Harmon

FOLLOW-UP LETTER

301 Brooklyn Ave.Seattle, WA 98915

April 25, 2010

Mr. Frank NelsonEvansGroup Public Relations190 Queen Anne Ave. N.Seattle, WA 98109

Dear Mr. Nelson:

At the recent University of Washington Spring Fair, Mr. John Niserati encouraged me to contact you regarding a position as a public relations assistant. I will be graduating in June from the University of Washington with a BA degree in Communications and English. My educational background, experience, and interest would allow me to be an effective contributor to your organization.

Last summer's internship at Richmond Public Relations provided me the opportunity to refine my writing skills in a variety of stylistic modes. I developed press releases, business letters, feature-length articles and assisted with speeches. My responsibilities also brought me into direct client contact with the accounts of Chateau St. Michelle and Puget Sound Energy. Among many other things, my internship taught me the importance of developing a broad understanding of each product or service and collaborating creatively with the graphic designers, photographers, and printers.

I will call on April 30 to inquire about the possibility of setting up an appointment. Thank you very much for your consideration, and I look forward to meeting with you soon.

Sincerely yours,

Robert Montana

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THANK-YOU LETTER

1030 West 15th AvenueSeattle, WA 98111

January 15, 2010

Ms. Lori KatoSafeco Corporation115 Pike StreetSeattle, WA 98185

Dear Ms. Kato,

I appreciated having the opportunity to meet with you today to discuss the employment opportunities at Safeco. Based on our discussion, I am even more convinced that I could do an outstanding job and be an asset to your organization.

As you may recall, I have five years of experience working with computer systems similar to yours. Based on my proven performance through this experience, my skills would be an asset to your organization now and in the future.

I am looking forward to hearing from you next week regarding your decision. You may contact me at 206-522-1000 or by email at [email protected].

Sincerely,

Georgia Singleton


The curriculum vitae (CV) is a document that details your academic and professional accomplishments. CVs are more comprehensive documents than resumes. They are most often used for academic or research positions, whereas re sumes are the pre ferred documents in business and industry.

CURRICULUM VITAE

See sample CV on page 27

For more in for mation on writing a Curriculum Vi tae visit the Grad Student resources page:http://GradStudents/academic-careers

For more Grad Student resume samples, go to:http://GradStudents/beyond-academia and click on Resumes

Curriculum Vitae

• Used when applying for positions in academia, re search, grants

• Summary of all your educational and professional back-ground

• Includes full list of publications

• Space is not a premium; may be several pages in length

• Will be thoroughly read by search committee

Resume

• Used everywhere a CV is not specifically requested

• Summary of related experience and education

• Space is at a premium; one page, sometimes two in length

• Will be scanned quickly

• Used as a marketing tool

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CHOOSING YOUR BEST REFERENCESRef erences are important resources in your job search. Not only can recommenders attest to the quality of your work, work habits and skills, they also can help you iden tify possible new em ployers—es pe cially if you are looking for leads in their field.

Jenni fer Scott

References

Dr. Bob Rob ertsPro fessor of Bi ology

University of Wash ing tonBox 350000

Seattle, WA 98195206-555-0000

[email protected]

Susan JonesDepartment Manager

National Marine Fish eries Service1234 56th Street

San Diego, CA 11111708-000-0000

[email protected]

Jim JohnsonSales ManagerOffice Depot

4515 Roosevelt WaySeattle, WA 98115

[email protected]

Ask for permission from your recommenders before you use their name. Be cause it is too im por tant to your future to assume that these people will write a positive rec ommen dation, ask them if they have any res er vations about giving you a good ref erence. If

Recommenders of ten take a per sonal in terest in your search.

Seek re spon sible people who know your work well and who like you. Some ex amples of people on cam pus are pro fessors, uni ver sity staff mem bers, and coaches. Off-cam pus recommenders might in clude your imme diate su per visor from a current or past job, in ternship su per visor, managers of or ga ni zations for which you do vol un teer work, and pro fessionals of any type with whom you have worked on prior jobs. It is not a good idea to list friends or relatives, since em ployers won’t ex pect them to be ob jective and will probably not con tact them.

they are at all hesi tant, you might de cide not to in clude them on your list.

Give your recommenders your resume and some de tails about the position for which you are applying. Tell them the kinds of things you would appre ciate them in cluding in their ref erence. If it has been a while since you worked with some one, give them a summary of what you have been doing, your accom plishments, and your am bitions.

Be sure to thank them!

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PREPARING FOR THE ALL-IMPORTANT INTERVIEWThe importance of the interview in the job search process cannot be stressed enough, and thorough preparation is key to a good interview. Just as you would prepare for a test or project in your coursework, you need to continue putting the same care into the interview process.

Employer tips for preparation include:• Practice interviews at The Career Center with video recorded mock interviews, by attending an employer interview panel, or by

practicing in front of a mirror or with friends. Prepare for anticipated questions.

• Always be on time for the interview—arrive 15 minutes early.

• Your appearance influences the interviewer’s first impression of you. Dress appropriately to match the professional standards of the workplace for the position you are seeking. Professional dress on your part demonstrates respect.

• Prepare a professional-looking folder or portfolio and bring it to the interview. Be sure you have: a pen, paper, extra copies of your resume, a list of your references, and any forms which were required prior to your interview (applications, transcripts, etc.). A portfolio may contain a few samples of projects you developed or other documentation that provides evidence of your accomplishments and strengths. (see page 30)

How Do I Research Employers to Prepare for Interviews?Start at the company website and also use other resources. Read annual reports, company brochures and other literature, conduct a media search for articles about a company of interest, peruse trade journals, check library references (Moody’s Industrial Manual, Dunn & Bradstreet, Thomas Register…) and perform Informational Interviews to gain deeper insights (see page 11).

Go to The Career Center Web Resources at http://careers.washington.edu/Resources/Web-Resources and click on Company/Industry Research for more links.

Interview FormatsScreening Interviews with a potential employer are the initial interview sessions, which may last 30-60 minutes. The campus interview is a good example of a screening interview, where employers see many students on campus to select a few candidates for second interviews.

The screening interview is most often conducted by a human resources representative or a technical manager from the company to determine the candidates who seem to best match the employer’s hiring needs. It tends to be fairly broad, covering education, background, experience, and interests. You may be asked some behavior-based questions during this interview. This interview may be conducted over the phone.

It is critical to display a positive and enthusiastic attitude and to make sure the interviewer knows you have done your homework in researching their organization and knowing your own strengths. Ask questions at the end of the interview…but not about salary or benefits. As the interview draws to a close, make sure that you ask about the next step in the process if the employer does not tell you. Make sure that you thank the interviewer for their time, ask for a business card, and send a thank you note within 24-48 hours.

Second Interviews (or site interviews) are typically held at the site where you would be working if hired. The invitation to a second interview indicates that the employer is quite interested in you; however, there is no guarantee of a job offer yet. Continue to “sell” what you have to offer the employer and research the employer thoroughly.

The site visit will typically begin in Human Resources. You may meet many people during the day, including your potential supervisor and co-workers. The most common format is for you to interview with one individual at a time for very in-depth inter-views. Other formats may include panel interviews, role-playing situations, office or plant tours, and receptions. Some employers include a test phase in the interview process, including aptitude, skills, interests, or personality tests.

Expect detailed questions about yourself and your career goals during the second interview. Technical questions and additional behavioral questions will be asked. A meal may also be included during the interview process. Be aware that the meal is still part of the interview, and your social graces are being evaluated. It is wise not to drink any alcohol, or a minimal amount, at any meal during your second interview process.

Prepare a detailed list of questions to ask during the second inter-view. Concentrate your questions on the nature of the work, the typical duties and responsibilities you will be required to perform, and the company. Wait for the interviewer to bring up salary ques-tions, but be prepared to respond if an interviewer asks you what salary you have in mind (see the NACE Salary Survey in the Center). Attend the Center's Job Offer & Salary Negotiations workshop.

If you are offered a job during the interview, make sure that you ask the interviewer the time frame in which you must make a decision.

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Behavior-Based Interviews

• What did you do in your last job to contribute toward a teamwork environment? Be specific.

• Tell me about a time when you performed well in a crisis.

• Describe a project you led. What did you do to keep it on track?

• Give an example of one of your weaknesses and where it hindered you in making a decision.

• Describe a time when you juggled several things at the same time.

• Describe a time when you were under pressure and did not meet a deadline.

• Tell me about a time when you were disappointed with your performance. What did you do to prevent that from happening in the future?

• Tell me about a time when you had a conflict with a co-worker. What did you do about the situation? What else could you have done?

• Describe a time when you directed others to accomplish a task. What was your role?

• Describe a work-related situation in which you were faced with problems or stresses, which tested your coping skills. What did you do?

• Tell me about a time you successfully analyzed a situation and made recommendations regarding a solution.

• Describe a time you initiated and completed a project with minimal supervision.

Interviewing BooksKnock ‘Em Dead, Martin Yate

Interview Power, Tom Washington

The Case Interview, Vault.com

Naked At The Interview: Tips and quizzes to prepare you for your first real job, Burton Jay Nadler

Job Interviewing for College Students, John D. Shingleton

Sweaty Palms: The Neglected Art of Being Interviewed, Anthony H. Medley

Interview for Success, Krannich and Krannich

The Complete Q & A Interview Book, Jeffrey Allen

Inteview Survival Kit, Ivy Advising

Several types of questions may be asked by interviewers to assist the employer in evaluating your strengths and “fit” within the organization. The real question behind all other questions is, “How valuable can you be to me and this organization?” Identifying key words in the position description may provide hints to the types of questions you will be asked in the interview.

Behavioral questions can be expected in an interview. These are questions in which you are asked to describe specific situations when you have demonstrated a skill critical for success in the position you are seeking. For example, instead of asking, “Do you have communication skills?” an interviewer might ask, “Describe a time when you persuaded someone to accept your recommen-dations to make a policy change.” Other examples may include questions such as the following:

Use the STAR method to help you respond thoroughly to behavioral interview questions. This method also provides the interviewer with a relevant concrete, descriptive example of your demonstrated skills. Think of telling a story using STAR:

S ituation – the context of what happenedT ask – what you were supposed to doA ction – what you did to accomplish your taskR esult – what you accomplished

Ending with results brings your response to a natural close.Try to keep your responses under two minutes.

Ethics and Professional BehaviorBeing prepared is the first step in the interview process, but candi-dates are being evaluated on many other factors as well. The way you conduct yourself professionally is vitally important. Here are some general guidelines for the interview process.

DO• Show up on time for the interview.• Convey enthusiasm and interest.• Dress the part of a job seeker.• Be truthful.• At meals, order items that are easy to eat and follow the lead of

your host. Do not drink alcohol.• Follow up after the interview with a thank-you note.• Cease other interviewing activity once you have formally

accepted a job offer.

DO NOT• Have a poor personal appearance.• Be overbearing or show a “know-it-all” attitude.• Be so passive that you ask no questions at the interview.• Emphasize money.• Bad mouth your past employer.• Cancel your interviews at the last minute. This is especially

important with site interviews, as there is usually a lot of planning and expense to facilitate them.

• Be a “no-show.”• Renege on a job offer once you have accepted it.

* Keep in mind that the world of employment can actually be a small circle of recruiters. Your reputation will follow you, so always put your best foot forward and demonstrate a profes-sional attitude.

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Ways to Answer Interview QuestionsBe prepared to answer questions about your education, work experience, achievements, activities, skills, specific career goals, strengths, weaknesses and interest in the organization. Examples of these types of questions may include:

• Tell me about yourself.

• Why are you qualified for this job?

• Why do you want to work for this company? What do you know about us?

• How has your college experience prepared you for a career in this field?

• What are your short- and long-range goals? Do you have any plans for future education?

• What would be the ideal job for you?

• How do you plan to achieve your career goals?

• What do you think about relocation? Travel on the job? Working over 40 hours a week?

• Why should I hire you?

• Any questions you would like to ask?

Technical questions may be asked during the interview as well. Technical ques-tions are designed to test your problem solving and critical thinking skills, as well as your analytical ability, so it is probably not useful to spend time preparing for them. Your whole education has prepared you for this. Don’t bluff; the recruiter probably knows the proper answer. If you do not know the answer, point out where you might go to find the information if you had to solve a similar problem on the job.

How to Answer the Real Question Behind Most Interview QuestionsThe key to a good interview is the ability to articulate your strengths. Equally important is the need to provide evidence for those strengths. Your ability to convey this information demonstrates the effectiveness of your communication skills.

The only REAL question behind most interview questions is: How can you be of value to me and this organization?To answer this, you need to:

1) know your strengths 2) be able to talk about your strengths 3) give proof that you really have those strengths

Here’s how:• Suppose the interviewer says “Tell me about your background.” Keeping in mind the job description, choose three of your strengths that seem

called for in the description.• Give a brief description of your related education and experience.• Then say, “And my strengths include speaking in public, problem solving, and getting people to cooperate; which one of these would you

prefer that I start with?”• The employer will either pick one or have you choose. Name the strength and give the best example of when you demonstrated that strength.

Follow the STAR method to be sure that the example you give is both short and clear. Speak no more than two minutes; most people cannot pay attention for much longer than that

• Then ask, “Is this the kind of information that you want? (Wait for the "yes.") Would you like another example of this strength, or shall I go on to another strength?”

That’s it! You’re talking about your strengths and you’re giving evidence of those strengths. Those are among the most important things you can do in the interview.

Need help identifying or clarifying your strengths? You can start exploring your strengths by completing the Information About Self exercise in this Career Guide, found on pages 6 through 9. Counselors in The Career Center can assist you with this process as well.

In summary, the job interview is the time when you should ask about the job specifications, speak about your strengths and how they relate to those specifications, and suggest either modification or opportunities in the future that might make better use of your strengths.

Questions You Might Ask At the End of an Interview• Is there anything else you would like to know about me in terms of my strengths and how I can make a contribution?

• What results do you expect to get from the person in this position?

• What do new hires typically enjoy most about working here?

• Are there opportunities for growth and advancement?

• What do you see as the biggest challenge with this position?

• When may I expect to hear from you?

Key Points to Manage Your First Year On the Job

• Consider that entry-level positions typically last 18 months.• Fight the urges to suggest improvements in your first

position; employers expect you to listen and learn during the beginning months.

• Incorporate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, abil-ity to work on teams, professionalism and effective com-munication skills in your business environment.

• Master business conduct guidelines such as adhering to confidentiality and time-off policies.

• Implement the "platinum rule" of doing unto others as they would like to be treated.

• Be aware of your organization's environment and dress to fit in.

• Acknowledge team members' accomplishments.• Volunteer for projects of interest to you, even if it is in

a different department.• Consider that promotions are obtained with capability,

visibility, availability and luck.• Create a portfolio of accomplishments and continuously

add to it through out your professional life.

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CAREER PORTFOLIOSFor decades, artists, photographers, architects, graphic designers and writers in search of work have used portfolios to showcase their abilities and qualities. Finally, individuals in all other areas—from business to science—are now discovering how portfolios can help them advance their careers. Even college students are developing portfolios to demonstrate that their learning experiences have increased their potential for employment.

Now that many college professors are requiring students to present a portfolioof their work in each course, more students are preparing material that couldbe used to show their potential. Some of that material could be convertedeasily into career portfolio material, which, when used effectively in interviews,can significantly increase your potential of getting the job you want!

Portfolios can do more than just help you during interviews!They can help you:

• prepare for interviews• convince others of your skills, abilities and qualities• communicate clearly (focus and speak to the issue)• showcase your skills graphically• demonstrate the results of your work• establish the habit of documenting your accomplishments and results• assess your own progress in your career development• see and evaluate the patterns in your own work preferences and values

Maintain your portfolio in a computer graphic application (i.e., PowerPoint, etc.).

A portfolio is a collection of artifacts and items that represents your skills, abilities and experience—the strengths that you carry with you. It can be a marketing tool as well as an assessment and organizing tool, both of which can help you advance your career and your move into a job from one kind of work to another. It is based on the idea that you can do again what you’ve done in the past, whether it’s researching and writing a report or being creative in fund-raising.

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At Verizon Wireless, we believe a great career is all about learning, growing, and moving forward.That’s why we offer such amazing opportunities to recent college graduates, like our RetailLeadership Development Program, Customer Service Leadership Development Program and NetworkLeadership Development Program. We know that the best way to foster talent is to develop itthrough experience – with chances to work hands-on in the field, network with mentors and havea real impact on the business of the nation’s most reliable network. We’re always looking for high-performing, diverse individuals to add to our energetic environment, and we’ll recognizeyour hard work with Total Rewards to match your accomplishments. Up-and-Comer? Quick Study?Problem Solver? However you see yourself, we have a career for everything you are.

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