The Job Search Process
Presented by: Career Center @ Towson University
7800 York Road, Suite 206p. 410-704-2233 f. 410-704-3459
www.towson.edu/[email protected]
Career Center Services Initial Intake Resume/Cover Letter Review Graduate Essay Review Internship Intake Career Counseling & Assessment On Campus Recruiting Mock Interviews Alumni Services Hire@TU Career Fairs
Let’s talk about time… The average person should spend 30-35 hours per
week in job hunting activities
Full-time employees or students should expect to spend about 15 hours per week
It takes the average person 6 months to find a job
Job Search – A Full-Time Activity
Keep records of daily job search activities
Set aside a space at a desk or table for all supplies you might need
Save/File copies of all correspondence sent and received, application forms, letters and resumes, and employer and organization information
Getting To Know Yourself
Identify your skills, abilities, and interests with a career assessment
The Career Center offers DISCOVER, MBTI and SII
Schedule a career counseling appointment
Explore the Job Market
Research occupations and employers using: The Career Center’s Resource Library Internet
Career Insider (vault.com) wetfeet.com Occupational Outlook Handbook
Know conditions of employment such as salary, hours, and working environment
Design Your Job Search Tools
Develop your resume, cover letter, and references
Schedule a resume review and cover letter review appointment
Review books in the Career Center’s Resource Library
View online resume tutorial
Identify Job Opportunities Hire@TU
Job Search Websites
Career Fairs
On-Campus
Recruiting Program
Networking
Professional
Organizations
Most Successful Ways of Job Searching
Network
Visit employers
Identify Target Employers Yellow Pages The Book of Lists Internet Chamber of Commerce directory
Use Your Networks
Two Types of Networking: Informal Formal
Informational Interviewing Access the Career Mentor Database in Hire@TU
Another great way to network!
Be prepared with questions, you are the interviewer
Gather as much information as possible about the interviewee’s job and career path
Conduct company research prior to the interview
Ask for another name of someone at the organization that you can meet with
Informational Interviewing Access the Career Mentor Database in Hire@TU
Another great way to network!
Be prepared with questions, you are the interviewer
Gather as much information as possible about the interviewee’s job and career path
Conduct company research prior to the interview
Ask for another name of someone at the organization that you can meet with
Preparing for an Interview Schedule a mock interview at the Career
Center
Dress in professional attire
Bring cover letter, resume, and references
Arrive early
Be aware of nonverbal communication during the interview
Ask questions
Follow Up After an Interview
Send a thank-you note
If you were interviewed by more than one person, send each interviewer a thank-you note
Follow-up with the employer
Be persistent, but always remain professional
Analyze Your Job Search Progress
Remember: Stay positive! The job search process takes
time Be persistent! Get something
done each day
Closing the Deal
Complete salary research – salary.com is a great place to start!
Interview the company
Get the job of your dreams!
Come Visit Us!
The Career Center
7800 York Road, Suite 206
Towson, MD 21252
(410)704-2233
www.towson.edu/careercenter
(Call to schedule an appointment)