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Business Career Services Career Coordinators
Kathy Wieland, [email protected]/Career Coordinator, Supply Chain/Information Systems
Tammy Stegman, [email protected] Coordinator, Management/Marketing
Sarah Van Vark, [email protected] Coordinator, Accounting/Business Economics/Finance
Corey Peacock, [email protected] Assistant
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Walk-in Hours: Monday-Friday, 1-3pm
BUSINESS CAREER SERVICES
Raisbeck Career Services Center1320 Gerdin Business Building
(515) 294-2542Ames, IA 50011
[email protected]://www.bus.iastate.edu/careers
Office Hours: Mon.-Fri., 7:30am-5pm
Walk-in Hours: Mon.-Fri., 1pm-3pm
Career Coordinators
Kathy Wieland, [email protected]/Career Coordinator, Supply Chain/Information Systems
Tammy Stegman, [email protected] Coordinator, Management/Marketing
Sarah Van Vark, [email protected] Coordinator, Accounting Melanie Gella, [email protected] Coordinator, Business Economics/Finance
BUSINESS CAREER
SERVICES YOUR HIRINGCONNECTION
http://www.business.iastate.edu/careers/#buscareers
CAREER GUIDE
CyHire TERMINOLOGYPre-select Interviews (P)
Open Sign-up Interviews (O)
Job Posting (J)
Internships (Experiential Education)
Co-ops (Experiential Education)
Interviews will occur on campus. Employers review resumes and determine who they want to interview.
Interviews you can immediately sign-up for on CyHire if you meet the requirements listed. No prescreening of resumes takes place.
No interview is scheduled at this time. The employer will contact candidates directly if interested.
Students work part-time or full-timeGenerally last for one semester or summerPaid or non-paidCredit or non-credit
Students always work full-timeMay occur on an extended basis (work two semesters) or an alternating basis (work, school, work, etc.)Always paidUsually not done for credit
LOGGING INTO CyHire
1) Go to the Business Career Services homepage at www.business.iastate.edu/careers.
2) Click on the CyHire link located in the top right column.
3) Click on the Student Login link located in the middle of the page.
4) Enter your Username (your full Iowa State email address).
5) Enter your Password. (If you do not know your password, click the “Forgot Password” link and enter your Iowa State email address. Click “go” once. A link to reset your password will be sent to your ISU email address.)
6) Make an appointment to see your Career Coordinator if you have questions.
Once you are in the CyHire system, update your Profile information (make sure you have the correct “Applicant Type” and “Work Authorization” on the “Academic” tab) and upload your resume. You have access to Job Postings, On-Campus Interviews, and other events on-campus.For more tips and instructions refer to the CyHire login page and ask your Career Coordinator.
POLICIESCLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY It is the policy of Business Career Services that classes and academic success come first in the lives of
students. When scheduling interviews with companies, please make every attempt to schedule them at times that do not conflict with classes. Companies are generally flexible about interview scheduling.
INTERVIEW CANCELLATION AND “NO SHOW POLICY” Cancelling an interview: Students are asked to provide a 48-hour notice or more if they need to cancel an interview in Business
Career Services. If we do not receive notice prior to 48 hours, the missed interview is considered a “no show”
No-show procedure: - Student CyHire accounts will be blocked making students unable to schedule additional on-campus
interviews until an apology e-mail is sent. NOTE: any previously scheduled interviews should be kept or cancelled appropriately.
- To remove the block from CyHire, an apology e-mail will need to be sent to the recruiter. Contact information is available in 1320 Gerdin Business Building. This information cannot be obtained by e-mail or phone call. Copy [email protected] in this e-mail, so our office is aware you have followed the correct procedure. When we receive this e-mail, the account will be unblocked.
- If we do not receive this e-mail within three business days of the missed interview, the CyHire account will be disabled and the student will be unable to log in. The account will remain blocked and disabled until we receive a copy of the apology email to the recruiter.
- If any additional interviews are missed, the above procedure will be followed, and an appointment will need to be scheduled with the Director of Business Career Services to discuss professional interview conduct.
If illness or an emergency occurs, call our office (515-294-2542) as soon as possible. If this is not more than 48 hours prior to the interview, it will be treated as a “no-show”. However, by following the “no-show” policy, it may be possible to maintain a positive relationship with the company and reschedule the interview. The decision to reschedule is at the discretion of the company.
Reason for this no-show policy: Although most late cancellations are due to unanticipated events (illness/emergency), the consequences
are the same whether there is a legitimate excuse or not: - Lost opportunities for other students. - Loss of potential hires for employers. - Wasted time for employers who travel and take time away from work to interview on campus. - Potential long-term damage, such as ISU being removed from an employer’s targeted campus list.
POLICY ON ACCEPTING JOB OFFERS AND CONTINUING TO JOB SEARCH It is in poor professional form to continue to job search after a job offer has been accepted. Employers take
a harsh view of a student who accepts a position and later declines. This is called “reneging.” Acceptance of a job offer constitutes ceasing all job searching activities including further resume submission, interviewing, etc. If a student is not prepared to go to work for the company that makes a job offer, they should respectfully decline the offer in a timely manner and continue job searching. Business Career Services is happy to advise students as it relates to issues of job searching, negotiation, and accepting/declining offers.
EMAIL POLICY When contacting Business Career Services staff by email, you can generally expect a response
within 48 hours. If you do not hear back in that amount of time or your need is urgent, please call 515-294-2542.
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Whether you are writing your first resume, updating to add additional experience, or revising to reflect a different career focus, you can utilize this guide to critique your resume.
RESUME CHARACTERISTICS Good Needs Improvement Comments
Overall AppearanceMakes an immediate favorable impressionIs easy to readLooks appropriate for occupation/fieldSeparate sections for easy readingIncorporates white spaceMakes efficient use of spaceAppropriate use of bolding, underlining, italics, etc.Clean and sharp reproduction (if applicable)
Contact InformationIs clearly presented at topIncludes address – (permanent and/or temporary)Includes phone number Includes professional e-mail address
ObjectiveIs stated clearly and conveys purposeEmphasizes strongest qualificationsIs reasonably shortWork centered, not self-centeredFocuses on skills, experience, knowledge
OrganizationHas most relevant qualifications presented firstEmphasizes strongest pointsConsistent layoutKeeps related information together
ContentSupports and substantiates objectiveStresses accomplishments and results rather than duties and responsibilitiesIs free from extraneous material Includes experience related to field
LanguageExpressed in a succinct/concise mannerUses action verbs to begin phrasesHas short action-oriented phrases; not full sentencesIs in active rather than passive voice
LengthTypically no more than one page for undergraduate students; no more than two pages for an experienced level job seeker
Resume Evaluation Guide
Business Career Services • 1320 Gerdin Business Building • Ames, IA 50011515.294.2542 • www.business.iastate.edu/careers
JANE A. [email protected]
OBJECTIVETo obtain a career position in marketing with special interest in market research and international business.
EDUCATIONIowa State University, Ames, IowaBachelor of Science, May 2014 Majors: Marketing & International BusinessG.P.A. 3.12/4.00
University of Swansea, Swansea, WalesStudy Abroad, Spring 2013
RELATED EXPERIENCEAmes Market Research Group Marketing Intern • Contacted over 200 prospective clients for sales and focus group meetings • Assembled and sent customer survey to over 1000 clients • Compiled survey results and produced final report • Utilized survey results to help develop new sales promotions which were fully implemented
Iowa State University, Alpha Alpha Alpha Fraternity Membership Chairperson • Marketed fraternity to over 300 incoming freshmen • Achieved 20 percent growth in new member class • Coordinated special events including recruitment program which hosted over 50 potential members • Prepared recruitment fliers and brochures for distribution during recruitment week OTHER WORK EXPERIENCETopeka Country Club Club House Attendant • Provided excellent customer service daily • Performed light grounds and maintenance services • Maintained perfect attendance and punctuality
COMPUTER SKILLSMicrosoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe Photoshop
HONORS/LEADERSHIP INVOLVEMENTAmerican Marketing Association, Fall 2012-presentCareer Fair Ambassador, Fall 2012Residence Hall Council, Fall 2011Intramurals, Spring 2011-presentDean’s List, Fall 2012
For more resume examples please refer to http://www.business.iastate.edu/careers/students/guides/samples
CURRENT ADDRESS2410 Chamberlain StreetAmes, IA 50014515.292.0000
PERMANENT ADDRESS419 Center Road
Topeka, Kansas 65001705.555.0000
Ames, IowaSpring 2013-Summer 2013
Ames, IowaSpring 2012-Summer 2012
Topeka, KansasSummers 2010-2011
REFERENCES
Dr. John JonesProfessor, Department of MarketingIowa State University3300 Gerdin Business BuildingAmes, IA [email protected]
Ms. Jane SmithMarketing DirectorAmes Market Research Group200 Jacobson BuildingAmes, IA [email protected]
Mr. Jack WilsonClub House ManagerTopeka Country Club200 Country Club DriveTopeka, KS [email protected]
JANE A. [email protected]
CURRENT ADDRESS2410 Chamberlain StreetAmes, IA 50014515.292.0000
PERMANENT ADDRESS419 Center Road
Topeka, Kansas 65001705.555.0000
Use this letter to respond to specific job openings AND to get an interview!(Center letter on the page from top to bottom)
APPLICATION/COVER LETTER
Your AddressCity, State Zip
Current Date
Individual’s NameTitleName of OrganizationAddressCity, State Zip
Dear (Ms. or Mr.) ____________*:
First Paragraph: State why you are writing, the position for which you are applying, and how you learned of the opening. Make one strong opening statement about yourself.
Second Paragraph: Express why you are interested in the position, the organization, its products or services. Address each skill, either required or preferred, listed in the job description. Highlight experience or coursework directly related to the position. Tell the reader what you can bring to the company.
Third Paragraph: Refer the reader to the attached resume. Request an interview and indicate when you will be available to interview. Provide your phone number and e-mail address. You may want to give a specific time period in which you will follow up with a phone call. (This statement requires you to follow through.) Close with appreciation for the reader’s time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Your Name
*If you do not have or cannot obtain the name or job title, ‘Hiring Manager’ is an acceptable option
The purpose of this letter is to communicate with potential employers when you are not aware of a specific job opening. Prospecting letters are used extensively for long distance searches. Structure this letter similarly to the cover letter, but instead of using position information, focus on your strengths, your skills and what you bring to the table. (Center letter on the page from top to bottom)
PROSPECTING LETTER
Your AddressCity, State Zip
Current Date
Individual’s NameTitleName of OrganizationAddressCity, State Zip
Dear Mr. or Ms. _____________:
First Paragraph: Indicate your interest in the company, organization, or type of work and state how you learned about them. Make one strong opening statement about yourself.
Second Paragraph: Outline your strengths focusing on work experiences, co-op/internships and coursework. Convince the employer that you have the skills and motivation to contribute to the organization. Tell them what you can do for them, not what you expect from them.
Third Paragraph: Request an interview and indicate that you will call during a specific time period to discuss interview possibilities. If you will be in the area of the company over break or for a long weekend, suggest the possibility of meeting during that time. Express appreciation for their consideration and say you look forward to talking with them.
Sincerely,
Your Name
WHAT TO BRING TO THE INTERVIEWEnthusiasm and a good attitude Extra copies of your resume and transcript (official and unofficial/AccessPlus) A professional pen and notepad in a padfolio or folder Key questions you want to be sure to ask Your Reference list (printed on paper that matches your resume) Dates of employment and social security number (for filling out an application) A portfolio or appropriate project documentation
SAMPLE GENERAL QUESTIONSTell me about yourself.What courses did you like best? The least? What qualifications do you have that make you feel you will be successful in your field?What do you like about our company? Do you prefer working with others or by yourself? What interests you about our product or service?How has your college experience prepared you for a career? What have you learned from your mistakes?
SAMPLE BEHAVIOR-BASED INTERVIEWING QUESTIONSAbility to plan tasksTell me about a big project you had to plan for school or work.Ability to set prioritiesDescribe a situation when you had several things to do in a limited time, such as study for exams.Ability to delegateTell me about a big project you were in charge of and had to let others help.Client relationsTell me about a time when you’ve had to deal with members of the public.Being a team playerTell me about a time when you helped resolve a group problem.Ability to deal with peopleTell me about a time when you had to work closely with someone in a position above (or below) you.Problem solvingTell me about the most difficult work or school problem you have ever faced.Ability to apply knowledgeTell me about a situation in which you had to apply some acquired knowledge or skill.Knowing limitationsTell me about a time when you had to turn to someone else for assistance.Taking initiative Tell me about a time when you had to take charge and get a job done or resolve a difficult situation.Ability to learnTell me about a time when you had to learn something new in a short time.
SAMPLE QUESTIONS YOU COULD ASK YOUR INTERVIEWERWhat kinds of assignments might I expect the first six months on the job? What do you (the interviewer) like best about your job/company? Can you describe a typical day in this role?Can you describe the team/project work? Can you explain the training program?What qualities would your ideal candidate possess?
INTERVIEWING QUESTIONS and TIPS
FRESHMAN YEARExploring
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate information about yourself to aid in obtaining possible career paths.
• Visit your Career Coordinator in Business Career Services to familiarize yourself with the services available.
• Talk to your faculty, advisors, counselors, and friends about possible majors and careers.
• Start a job tracking form to manage contacts and activities over the next four years.
• Acquaint yourself with the Business Career Services website. (www.business.iastate.edu/careers)• Visit CyHire to familiarize yourself with the resources available.
• Attend a resume writing presentation and develop your resume.
• Join university organizations that will offer you leadership roles in the future.
• Collect information on internships, cooperative (co-op) education opportunities, summer jobs and volunteer positions.
• Attend Fall and Spring Career Fairs to gather information on potential careers.
• Begin to build your professional wardrobe.
• Take BusAd 203X as early as possible.
SOPHOMORE YEARResearch
• Update your resume and have it critiqued by your Career Coordinator.
• Consider CareerLeader-College to help identify your interests, motivators, skills and strengths (provided by Business Career Services).
• Visit with your Career Coordinator about internship opportunities.
• Apply to internships, co-ops or summer jobs related to your interests.
• Check CyHire regularly for internship/co-op listings and companies interviewing on campus for internships/co-ops.
• Work with your Career Coordinator to explore at least three career options available to you through your major.
• Attend career fairs and employer information sessions that relate to your interests.
• Write a cover letter and have it critiqued by your Career Coordinator.
• Get a part-time job or volunteer at a business related to your career plans or major.
• Join at least one professional or honorary organization related to your major such as the American Marketing Association or the Society of Human Resource Management. This will help you learn more about the profession and make contacts with people in the profession.
• Work toward one leadership position in a university club or activity and continue your involvement in other extracurricular activities.
• Identify job shadowing opportunities and informational interviews. Business Career Services can assist in the identification of alumni.
• Read at least one book on career planning. Ask for a recommendation from Business Career Services.
FOUR YEAR CAREER PLAN
JUNIOR YEARDecisions
• Update your resume and have it critiqued by your Career Coordinator.
• Check the job listings and on-campus interviewing on CyHire early and regularly.
• Narrow your career interest areas.
• Continue to explore and participate in cooperative education opportunities and internships in your field.
• Participate in interviewing, cover letter writing, and other job search presentations. Practice your skills in a mock interview with Business Career Services.
• Plan your job search campaign to start early in the fall semester.
• Attend on-campus career fairs and employer information sessions related to your interests and follow up with employers you meet.
• Using your job tracking form, develop an employer prospect list with contact names and addresses from organizations you are interested in pursuing.
• Take leadership positions in clubs and organizations.
• Ask former employers and professors to serve as references.
• Research potential employers on-line and talk to recent graduates in your major about the job market and potential employers.
• Build your professional wardrobe.
• Network! Network! Network!
SENIOR YEARJob Search
• Check the job listings and on-campus interviewing on CyHire early and regularly.
• Apply for jobs and participate in as many interviews as possible.
• Update your resume and keep it updated.
• Using your job tracking form, develop an employer prospect list with contact names and addresses from organizations you are interested in pursuing.
• Attend on-campus career fairs and employer information sessions related to your interests and follow up with employers you meet.
• Discuss career opportunities with faculty and counselors, friends and acquaintances. Network! Network! Network!
• Attend presentations on resumes, cover letters, interviewing, networking, and conducting a job search. Practice your interviewing skills.
• Track your interview results and assess your performance after each interview.
• Be positive and stay alert to opportunities.
• Gather information on realistic salary expectations.
• Attend a presentation on Salary and Offer Negotiation.
• Draft an acceptance and decline letter that can be adapted for a variety of employers and have it critiqued.
• Read two or more professional or trade publications from your major and career field on a regular basis.
• Evaluate job offers and visit with your Career Coordinator to discuss options.
• Accept the job that best fits your career and professional needs.
• Report your job/salary offers and acceptances to Business Career Services.
FOUR YEAR CAREER PLAN
Busi
ness
Car
eer S
ervi
ces
The
Job
Sear
ch
Ove
rcom
ing
Chal
leng
es A
ctio
n Pl
an
Care
er D
ecis
ion
Mak
ing
Chal
leng
e: I’
m n
ot su
re w
hat I
wan
t to
do w
ith m
y m
ajor
Sa
mpl
e Go
al:
I will
iden
tify
at le
ast o
ne fi
eld
of e
mpl
oym
ent a
nd se
vera
l job
title
s to
expl
ore.
M
y go
al _
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Solu
tion:
I h
ave
talk
ed w
ith a
Car
eer C
oord
inat
or in
the
Busin
ess C
aree
r Ser
vice
s offi
ce
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e re
sear
ched
diff
eren
t job
title
s to
expl
ore
my
leve
l of i
nter
est
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e ta
ken
the
Care
erLe
ader
-Col
lege
ass
essm
ent
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e ta
lked
with
som
eone
in m
y fie
ld o
f int
eres
t (in
form
atio
nal i
nter
view
)
Solu
tion:
I h
ave
com
pile
d a
list o
f my
rela
ted
past
exp
erie
nces
Solu
tion:
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Resu
me
Chal
leng
e: I
hav
e no
t writ
ten
a re
sum
e Sa
mpl
e Go
al: M
y re
sum
e (a
nd o
ther
mat
eria
ls) e
ffect
ivel
y re
pres
ents
my
skill
s and
abi
litie
s.
My
goal
___
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So
lutio
n: I
hav
e cr
eate
d a
draf
t res
ume
incl
udin
g w
ork
and
activ
ities
sinc
e hi
gh sc
hool
Solu
tion:
I h
ave
had
my
resu
me
revi
ewed
by
a Ca
reer
Coo
rdin
ator
in B
usin
ess C
aree
r Ser
vice
s
Solu
tion:
I h
ave
edite
d m
y re
sum
e to
targ
et m
y sp
ecifi
c fie
ld(s
) of i
nter
est
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e sh
own
my
resu
me
to o
ther
s for
feed
back
and
sugg
estio
ns
So
lutio
n: _
____
____
____
____
____
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____
____
____
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Prof
essi
onal
ism
Cha
lleng
e: I
don’
t alw
ays p
rese
nt m
ysel
f pro
fess
iona
lly
Sam
ple
goal
: I w
ill p
rese
nt m
ysel
f pro
fess
iona
lly to
em
ploy
ers a
t all
times
. M
y go
al: _
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____
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____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e a
phon
e nu
mbe
r on
my
resu
me
whe
re I
can
easil
y be
reac
hed
So
lutio
n: M
y ou
tgoi
ng v
oice
mai
l mes
sage
and
em
ail a
ddre
ss a
re b
oth
prof
essio
nal a
nd a
ppro
pria
te
So
lutio
n: A
Car
eer C
oord
inat
or h
as re
view
ed m
y re
sum
e to
ens
ure
I am
pre
sent
ing
mys
elf p
rofe
ssio
nally
Solu
tion:
I h
ave
at le
ast o
ne in
terv
iew
suit
(incl
udin
g m
atch
ing
acce
ssor
ies)
Solu
tion:
I h
ave
part
icip
ated
in a
moc
k in
terv
iew
Solu
tion:
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Iden
tifyi
ng P
oten
tial E
mpl
oyer
s Cha
lleng
e: I
don’
t kno
w w
ho m
ight
hire
me
Sam
ple
Goal
: I ca
n id
entif
y ke
y po
tent
ial e
mpl
oyer
s and
con
tact
s.
My
goal
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_
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e a
syst
em fo
r kee
ping
trac
k of
my
cont
acts
, int
ervi
ews,
etc.
Solu
tion:
I h
ave
told
eve
ryon
e I k
now
I am
job
seek
ing
in m
y fie
ld a
nd m
y lo
catio
n(s)
of i
nter
est
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e co
nduc
ted
info
rmat
iona
l int
ervi
ews w
ith p
eopl
e in
my
field
of i
nter
est
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e ut
ilize
d Bu
sines
s Car
eer S
ervi
ces t
o id
entif
y em
ploy
ers
So
lutio
n: I
kno
w h
ow to
use
CyH
ire fo
r ide
ntify
ing
empl
oyer
s and
subm
ittin
g m
y re
sum
e to
pos
ition
s of i
nter
est
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e ut
ilize
d re
sour
ces w
ith p
rofe
ssio
nal o
rgan
izatio
ns to
iden
tify
empl
oyer
s
Solu
tion:
I a
m b
ecom
ing
an “
expe
rt”
in m
y fie
ld o
f int
eres
t by
read
ing
and
rese
arch
ing
web
sites
Solu
tion:
I h
ave
mad
e a
list o
f pos
sible
em
ploy
ers
So
lutio
n: _
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____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
Inte
rvie
win
g Ch
alle
nge:
I do
n’t k
now
how
to a
ppro
ach
an in
terv
iew
Sa
mpl
e Go
al:
I will
be
able
to a
ppro
ach
an in
terv
iew
situ
atio
n by
repr
esen
ting
mys
elf a
nd m
y sk
ills p
rofe
ssio
nally
. M
y go
al:
____
____
____
____
____
____
____
So
lutio
n: I
can
shar
e m
y “e
leva
tor s
peec
h” w
ith a
n em
ploy
er
So
lutio
n: I
kno
w h
ow m
y m
ajor
rela
tes t
o th
e ty
pe o
f car
eer I
am
seek
ing
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e se
vera
l exa
mpl
es I
can
shar
e th
at d
emon
stra
te m
y sk
ills a
nd st
reng
ths
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e pr
epar
ed m
y re
spon
ses f
or th
e m
ost c
omm
on in
terv
iew
que
stio
ns
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e pa
rtic
ipat
ed in
a m
ock
inte
rvie
w w
ith B
usin
ess C
aree
r Ser
vice
s
Solu
tion:
I h
ave
an a
ppro
pria
te in
terv
iew
suit
So
lutio
n: I
follo
w u
p af
ter e
ach
inte
rvie
w b
y se
ndin
g a
than
k yo
u no
te o
r em
ail w
ithin
24
hour
s
Solu
tion:
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____
____
____
____
____
____
____
__
Id
entif
ying
geo
grap
hic
loca
tion
chal
leng
e: I
don’
t kno
w h
ow to
find
a jo
b in
oth
er lo
catio
ns
Sam
ple
Goal
: I w
ill id
entif
y up
to th
ree
spec
ific
loca
tions
.
My
goal
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Solu
tion:
I h
ave
dete
rmin
ed m
y pe
rson
al g
eogr
aphi
c re
quire
men
ts
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e re
sear
ched
pro
babl
e ca
reer
opp
ortu
nitie
s with
in m
y de
sired
loca
tion
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e se
t up
inte
rvie
ws a
nd a
ppoi
ntm
ents
in m
y de
sired
loca
tion
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e id
entif
ied
poss
ible
con
tact
s in
my
desir
ed lo
catio
n
Solu
tion:
I k
now
the
cost
of l
ivin
g in
my
desir
ed a
rea
(incl
udin
g re
nt)
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e re
sear
ched
the
loca
l new
spap
er a
nd c
ham
ber o
f com
mer
ce fo
r my
desir
ed lo
catio
n
Solu
tion:
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Job
or in
tern
ship
job
offe
r cha
lleng
e:
Onc
e I r
ecei
ve a
n of
fer,
I’m n
ot su
re h
ow to
han
dle
the
situ
atio
n Sa
mpl
e Go
al:
I hav
e an
und
erst
andi
ng o
f how
to n
egot
iate
and
/or a
ccep
t a jo
b of
fer.
M
y go
al: _
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Solu
tion:
I h
ave
disc
usse
d ne
gotia
ting
job
offe
rs w
ith m
y Ca
reer
Coo
rdin
ator
Solu
tion:
I h
ave
atte
nded
a N
egot
iatin
g Jo
b O
ffers
wor
ksho
p pr
esen
ted
by B
usin
ess C
aree
r Ser
vice
s
Solu
tion:
I h
ave
expl
ored
cre
dit o
ptio
ns if
I am
con
sider
ing
acce
ptin
g an
inte
rnsh
ip
So
lutio
n: I
hav
e re
sear
ched
wha
t a ty
pica
l sal
ary
rang
e is
for t
he p
ositi
on in
whi
ch I
am in
terv
iew
ing
So
lutio
n: _
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