Career-building : SKILL REQUIRED!
Developing your career requires that you build skills in several areas. Use the following steps in your career planning process:
1. Thoroughly assess yourself - interests, values, skills, future goals, etc.
2. Do your research - find out about careers/areas that interest you and seek opportunities for growth (internships, jobs, additional education) in those areas!
2. Write excellent resumes, cover letters and personal statements.
3. Network, network, network! Be sure to have your "elevator speech" or 15 second pitch ready.
4. Use these interviewing tips to best showcase your skills and abilities.
NACE - Student Job Outlook, 2009
http://www.jobweb.com/studentarticles.aspx?id=2121
Using Social Networking:
Social networking can be a great way to build your contacts, look for opportunities, etc. For a brief introduction to LinkedIn, please see this webinar created by Steve Peckham, Director of Career Services at Kenyon College.
Where to Discover Hidden Job Opportunities
http://www.employmentdigest.net/2009/05/where-to-discover-hidden-job-opportunities/
Mentoring
can be a great way of developing your career. One great site for career advice, skill-building and mentoring is GottaMentor.
Business Etiquette
Check out this link for "Manners that Sell"!
Fun & Interesting
Wordle: paste your resume or cover letter into this site to see a visual representation of the words that stand out the most!
