February 2011 Franklin College Career Services Newsletter Volume 4 Issue 1

Status Number (189/194) PercentEmployed Full-time

Graduate/Professional School

Part Time Employment

Other

Still Seeking

117 61.9%

26 13.8%

25 13.2%

4 2.1%

17 9%

Where the 189 graduates who responded to the survey are living:Indiana

Out of Indiana

Overseas

165

25

3

85%

13%

2%

Where the 26 students in graduate/professional school attend:

studying at an Indiana institution

studying at out-of-state institutions

15

11

58%

42%

2009-2010 Graduate Survey Results

The results of the 2009-2010 graduate survey are in. They show that this year, Franklin graduates were in-line with the state economy in terms of find-ing employment or transi-tioning to graduate/profes-sional school.

The economy and state budget cuts in educa-tion played a large role in graduates’ job searches. This year, fewer students were employed full-time and more took part time employment in the past. The number of students

attending graduate school remains about the same. The number of students still seeking employment after eight months is higher than in the past, but with unemployment in the state hovering above nine per-cent, this does not come as a surprise.

As is the norm, a large per-centage of graduates stay in the state after graduation. Likewise, a majority of stu-dents attending graduate or professional school stayed in Indiana.

Seniors: start the job search nowAlthough the economy seems to be turning around and more employers state they will be recruiting more during 2010/2011, soon-to-be-graduates need to be proactive with their job search. Here are some things you can do now to be ready by graduation:

Start the job search NOW. It typically takes six-eight months to com-plete a job search. Take advantage of net-working and other events geared that will help you be successful in the job search. Attend the Collegiate Career Expo on February

24, 2011. Attend Senior Dis-Ori-entation and network with alumni on February 26, 2011. Attend Alumni Net-working Events spon-sored by the college. Visit career services for

résumé, cover letter and interviewing assistance.

Participate in a mock interview in early March Look for jobs out

of state or out of cen-tral Indiana. It is very important to go where the jobs are. Graduates can always return to live close to home after they get a couple of years of experience.

Career Services is now on Facebook!If you are on Facebook, check out the new Franklin College Career Services page. The Face-book page offers a vari-ety of links and also lists the upcoming programs and events sponsored by career services.

Students who “like” the Career Services page will not only receive the latest updates, but they can post their questions to the page. Too busy to stop by and ask your career or professional development related question? Then just post

your question to the page and you will re-ceive a response from the office staff.

A student intern, Ethan Leffel, is working hard to improve the “social networking presence” of career services and will be implementing more on-line tools for students and parents to take ad-vantage of in the coming months.

Be sure to “like” us to catch all of the latest updates from Career Services.

Upcoming events Tuesday Feb. 15

Interviewing Workshop6:30pm - Dietz Von Boll Formal Lounge

Tuesday Feb. 22Networking Workshop

6:30pm - Dietz Center Dining Room

Thursday Feb. 24Collegiate Career Expo

10:00am-3:00pm - Indiana Convention Center

Saturday Feb. 26Senior Dis-Orientation

10:30am-3:30pm Dietz and Student Centers

March 1,2,9

Gap Year WorkshopTuesday March 1

6:30pm - Dietz Center Dining Room

Mock Interviews6:00pm - 8:30pm - Dietz Center

Senior Dis-OrientationSenior Dis-Orientation is just around the cor-ner, and seniors should consider attending this insightful program as they head into their final semester of their college career.

The program, which will take place on Saturday February 26, will kick off in the Branigin Room at 10:30am with some words from the keynote speaker, Dan James. Mr. James is a ‘78 graduate of Franklin and the Vice President of Real Estate for Arby’s Restauraut Group.

Students will then attend an employer panel, with a networking lunch to follow. Dr. Tim Garner

(‘79) will speak at the lunch during which door prizes will be given out. Students must register for the lunch prior to the event in the Career Services Office.

Programs that will be offered later in the afternoon include “Financial Planning,” “Benefits & other Hu-man Resources Issues,” “Finding Hidden Jobs: Networking into a Career,” as well as a graduate student panel.

Program speakers will include: Tom Armor of Institutional Advance-ment, Keith Moenter (‘80) and Becky Rosen-berger (‘77).

Collegiate Career Expo February 24th, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.500 Ballroom, Indiana Convention Center

How to Attend: Stop by the Career Services Office or send an e-mail to careerservices@franklincollege.edu to sign up for the event.

Check out more information online:cccc.franklincollege.edu/CareerExpo.html

Attending CompaniesAAA Hoosier Motor ClubaccessABILITY Center for Indepen-denceAflacAcademy for Urban School Leader-shipAerotekAlro Steel CorporationAnderson UniversityAngie’s ListBKD, LLPBackhaul DirectBard College– Master of Arts in TeachingBatesville Casket CompanyBlackbaudBridgestone Retail OperationsBrightpoint, Inc.Celedon Trucking Services, Inc.Centennial GroupChildren’s Museum of IndianapolisColonial LifeCumulus Radio IndianapolisElwood StaffingEnglish Nanny & Governess SchoolEnterprise HoldingsErnst & Young LLPFC Tucker Co.Forum Credit UnionFastenal CompanyFederated Insurance Co.Finish LineFinish Line Field Recruiting

FitzMark, Inc.Flagstar BankFundamental Ins. & Retirement Plan-ningHertz CorporationIASTAIUPUIImpact Networking Indiana INTERNnetIndiana Masonic HomeIndiana Members Credit UnionIN Public Employees Retirement FundIndiana State Personnel DepartmentIN State Teachers Retirement FundIndianapolis Motor SpeedwayIndianapolis Veterans Affairs Med. CenterInteractive Intelligence, Inc.International Center of IndianapolisKPaul PropertiesMass MutualMercyworks Volunteer ProgramMike’s CarwashMonarch Beverage Co.Noble of IndianaNorthwestern Mutual Financial Net-workOneAmerica Financial PartnersPaychex, Inc.Peoplelink Staffing Solutions - Profes-sionalPrint CommunicationsPublic Allies-Indianapolis

Radio DisneyRose Property GroupSamaritan’s Fleet InternationalSexton CompaniesSchool of Public and Enviro Affairs—IUSherwin-WilliamsSpeedway SuperAmericaSurePoint LendingThat’s Good HRTires PlusTotal Quality LogisticsUS Marines - ROTC Alternative Pro-gramUSA GymnasticsUSDA/APHIS/PPQ/EABUniversity Loft CompanyUniversity of IndianapolisValparaiso University School of LawVerizon WirelessWalgreensWalmartWestpoint - Mass Mutual Financial GroupYMCA of Greater Indianapolis

See the following page for tips on how to make the most of the career fair

Making the Most of a Job Fair

Before the Job Fair:

• Research Employers: Review the list of employers that will be participating and research their products, services and employment needs.• Develop your résumé: visit a Career Counselor or attend a résumé writing workshop at your Career Services Office for extra help in formatting, content or just for a review.• Polish your personal presentation: Introduce yourself, look confident and initiate ahandshake with a smile!• Prepare questions: What are your expectations for new hires? What keyskills/experiences are highly desirable? What do you like about the company?

During the Job Fair:• Dress professionally: Dress as you would for an interview. The most appropriate attirewould be a dark business suit.• Break-up: If you attend the job fair with a friend, go your separate ways. Employers will want to focus their attention on individuals, not small groups of people.• Demonstrate enthusiasm: A positive attitude will pay off!• Target: Target those organizations that are of interest to you and make sure you presentthem with a résumé. Don’t avoid visiting an organization just because you haven’t heardof them.• Present yourself: Greet the employer with a firm handshake, ask pertinent questions and express your interest in opportunities within their company.• Business cards: Get a business card from every employer with whom you speak.• Network, network, network! Talk to as many employers as possible. There are hiddenopportunities for you with employers you may not have previously considered.

After the Job Fair:

• Follow-up: Follow-up in a timely manner to all the employers you met at the fair with athank-you note. Be sure to include another copy of your résumé and any otherinformation requested during your discussion.

Job fairs and career days are excellent opportunities to learn more about careers and pro-mote yourself to interested employers. However, in order to be successful and make the most of this unique experience, you must take time to properly prepare. If you don’t, you stand the chance of being “just another face in the crowd” to the prospective employers.

The following tips will help to prepare you for your visit to a job fair:

Newsletter created by Ethan Leffel - Career Services social media intern.