Significant Dates

• Job postings begin: October 3, 2011 • Interviews begin: October 18, 2011

• Work term begins: January 2, 2012

Email

• All correspondence (interview schedules/job offers) will be with your Mohawk email account

• Mohawk College e-mail address on your resume

• Create an email file for tracking purposes

How many jobs can you apply for?• Apply to as many jobs

as you wish – be flexible!

• Apply ONLY if you have genuine interest and can meet the requirements (e.g. location, use of vehicle, etc.)

Applying For Jobs• Once the job closes, it’s gone!

• We encourage employers to post & interview early

• The more jobs you apply to the better chance of getting interviews

• Employer selects candidates to interview

Notice of Interviews• You will receive a copy of the interview schedule

via e-mail if you applied to the job

• Mark your calendar – date, time and interview location

• Only the students listed on the interview schedule have been invited to the interview

• Confirm your interview attendance, with me, via email (preferred) or phone

Rescheduling Interviews

• May be altered several times (even daily)

• Frequent e-mail checking due to changes

• Contact your Consultant immediately if unable to attend

• Interviews on campus or at the company’s site

Interviews

• If you are granted an interview YOU MUST ATTEND!!!

• Bring your portfolio

• Research the company

• Be on time; allow for contingencies

• Attire/Attitude/body language

Interview Preparation

• Prepare thoughtful questions ahead of time

• Avoid yes/no answers – elaborate on your responses

• Research the company/interviewer

• Interview skills tapes are available the library

Salary

• Pay rates vary

• Look beyond pay but know your bottom line

• Consider the value of real work experience, references, and full time potential

Not Getting Interviews?

• Review your resume: spelling/grammar/ structure/flow

• Is your resume targeted?

• Don’t wait – have someone look it over

Not Getting Offers?

• First Impression – appearance, firm hand shake, eye contact, good posture, SMILE!

• Replay the interview; asking right questions?

• First Impression – on time, appearance, firm hand shake, eye contact, good posture, SMILE!

Employers are looking for:

• Personality/Attitude• Motivation/Initiative• Shows Interest• Able to work

Independently & as a Team Player

• Flexibility, Adapts to Change

• Honesty

• Technical Skills• Good Listener• Creative Ideas• Time

Management• Productivity• Dependability• Punctuality

Interview Feedback

• Part of the interview process

• Completed forms available in our office

• Contact me to review these feedback forms

• Assistance with interview skills available

Job Offers

• Are made to you via e-mail from me

• Start date and hourly salary

• 24 hours to respond to me with decision

• Communicate with me directly

Accepting the Offer

• Consultant will confirm with employer

• You can pick up Confirmation Letter at the Job Centre Reception Desk

• Send a thank you letter to the employer to re-affirm your acceptance of the offer

• Confirmation Letter

Policies

Low Participation Status:

• Less than 20% application rate

• No contact with Consultant

Own Job – Why?

• Develop Job Search Skills

• You can focus on a specific type of job/company/city

• Some companies want to hire this way

Found Own Job

• Program related

• Complete and submit Own Job Approval Form

• Consultant’s approval required for credit

Networking

Talk to people you know:

• Friends & Relatives

• Former employers

• Customers

• Teachers

Other Sources

• Trade & Technical Magazines

• Yellow Pages and Newspapers

• Professional Associations

• Company Web Sites

• Job Posting Websites

• Directories in the Career Resource Centre

Record Keeping