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PART-TIME JOB SEARCH
STRATEGIES
Murray State UniversityCareer Services100 Oakley Applied Sci Bldg270.809.3735murraystate.edu/career
1. CREATE A PROFESSIONAL RESUME a resume is different from an application
Prepare your resume Tip Sheets & Samples: murraystate.edu/career/resume eResume: [email protected] Walk-in: Tue – Thu, 2:00 – 3:30 PM (100 Oakley Applied Science) Appointment: Call 270.809.3735
•Update contact information
•Add Murray State•List present to past•List experience present to past•Start each bullet with action verb that communicates skill• Include most relevant info• Include most relevant info•Use dates, not year (9th, 10th, etc)•Start removing by
Strive to remove high school info by mid-
sophomore year. Replace with experience and
activities here at Murray State•List skills relevant to job
you are seeking right NOW!
2. FIND AVAILABLE POSITIONS Go to murraystate.edu/career/jobsearch to find the following resources: Job Search Tips Off-campus part-time job postings links On-campus part-time jobs: murraystatejobs.com Off-campus full-time jobs and internships Briggs & Stratton Student Work Program KHEAA Work Study Program Murray Ledger & Times Classifieds: murrayledger.com
3. NETWORK
Talk to people: Academic Department/Advisors Student activity advisors Older students Review list of campus departments
Bring your updated resume
Know your class schedule/availability
Have a pen
Google yourself…employers do…clean it up
Women Casual, not too tight pants/skirts Skirt should come to knee Skirt should cover thighs when seated Shirts/sweaters should not gape or reveal
cleavage If it’s something you wear “out,” you
probably shouldn’t wear it
Men Pressed slacks/khakis Pressed button down shirts, sweaters or
polos Leather shoes with matching mid-calf
socks Still…avoid jewelry and appear well-
groomed
4. DRESS APPROPRIATELY: BUSINESS CASUAL(TYPICALLY APPROPRIATE FOR PT JOB SEARCH)
Women Conservative/tailored suit or suit dress Skirt: hit top of knee and avoid extreme slits Shoes: basic and medium/low pumps Limit jewelry and select subtle options Choose small handbag OR portfolio Nails: Conservative length and polish
Men Dark suit Shirt: White/blue cotton Shoes: Shined black or cordovan with dark,
mid-calf socks Wear Tie and match belt with shoe color Shave and have well-groomed, professional-looking hair Wear conservative watch; avoid earrings/other jewelry
4. DRESS APPROPRIATELY: BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL(CAREER FAIRS & PROFESSIONAL INTERVIEWS)
AVOID…
T-shirts
Cap
Sunglasses on head or around neck
Tight/baggy fits
Missing buttons, tears or rips
Smelling like perfume/cologne or smoke
Chewing gum
Shorts (too short & cargo)/jeans
Hi/low issues: hi skirts/low cut shirts
Flip-flops & athletic shoes
Stilettos & open toed shoes
Trendy styles/accessories that are distracting
5. KNOW HOW TO INTERVIEW Review tips here: murraystate.edu/career/tips
Before: dress, research, self-assessment During: eye contact, handshake, questions After: thank you letters and follow-up
Practice with a Mock Interview Call 270.970.3735 to schedule
GETTING STARTED…
Go to www.murraystatejobs.com
Select Student Employment
Select the position of interest
Review description, qualifications and requirements
Update resume and cover letter to align with needs of position
Select Apply to this Job
LOG-IN OR SET-UP AN ACCOUNT If you have an account Log-in with Username and Password Select “Apply for this job”
If you do NOT have an account Click “Create a new account” Select “Apply for this job”
MAKE SURE TO COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE Start Application completing all sections (note * for required fields) Personal information Voluntary demographic information Education and Experience References, Licenses and Certifications Documents needed to apply (examples: resume, cover letter, class
schedule) Supplemental questions
Check for errors and submit
Save
Logout
WHEN YOU’RE READY…RACER TRACKS Find full-time job and internship postings
Sign-up for on-campus interviews
Be the first to learn about career-related events
Log in via myGate Complete profile & upload resume Make resume available to employers
WHAT ELSE DO WE DO?
Internships / Full-Time Jobs Racer Tracks On-campus interviews (Racer Tracks) Internship Resource Page Job Search Strategies
Career Events/Workshops Career Fair/Teacher Fair Resume & Cover Letter Writing, Personal Branding, etc.
National Student Exchange (study away)
Career Shift (comprehensive job search database)
YOU NEED IT. WE DO IT. COME SEE US. Career development needs (major/career exploration) Career counseling Assessments Research resources
Job search needs Resume & cover letter writing Mock interviews Connect with employers