Career Development Services at CSU, Channel Islands presents…
Career Boot Camp
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Slide 1: This workshop is a quick overview of the job search process including necessary documents, preparation, tips and tools to
help students successfully locate employment post-graduation.
Slide 2: Learning Objectives
Slide 3: Workshop Agenda
Slides 4-6 What is a Resume?
List your top 5 skills, accomplishments or ability
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How do you stand out from other applicants?
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What part of your resume is relevant to the position you are applying to?
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Slides 7-8 Components of a good Resume - Create 1-2 Objectives:
Seeking the _______position at XYX Company where I can utilize my skills and experience in ______ to
assist/improve/create __________.
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Slide 9 Summary of Qualifications Create 1-2 Summary of Qualification statements (different from Accomplishment
Statements):
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Slides 10-11 Accomplishment Statements Create 1-2 Accomplishment statements (goes under work experience)
Secure (action verb) new clients (object) by cultivating and maintaining relationships (demonstration) with high-profile
studio agencies and network executives resulting in (results) 100K in new business revenue increase per year.
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Slides 12-14 Things to keep in mind.
What changes do you need to add or remove from your current resume? ______________________________________
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Slides 15-16 Cover Letter What are appropriate cover letter topics to cover?
Select one skill you would like to emphasize___________________________________________________________________
Select one topic about the organization you would discuss_______________________________________________________
Slide 17 References & Letter of Recommendation Consider 2-3 Professional References (Supervisors & Faculty)
What information would be helpful to provide your references to prepare them for a reference check?___________________
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If you are choosing a letter of recommendation, why do you think this is better than a reference?________________________
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Slide 18 Basic Job Search Strategy Complete the following checklist:
Create Dolphin CareerLink Profile
Download Resume Handbook
Create A Resume
Create A Cover Letter
Create A References Page
Slide 19 Research Companies
Candiates with experience:
What types of employers interest you?________________________________________________________________
Write Down Skills you believe are desirable in your field.___________________________________________________
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Candiates with little or no experience:
Who would you like to conduct an informational interview(s) with?___________________________________________
What skills would you like to gain from an internship?_____________________________________________________
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Slide 20 Search Plan
Questions to think about/ask yourself…
How many hours are you willing to dedicate to your job search per week? What will you spend this time doing?
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Slide 21 Employer Advice
What do you need to do to be prepared in your job search?________________________________________________
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Slides 22-23 Proactive Job Search
What is the hidden job market?_____________________________________________________________________
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Slide 24 Active Engagement - Research
How will you actively engage in a proactive job search?____________________________________________________
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How would you answer an employer’s question “Why do you want to work at XYZ company?_______________________
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Slide 25 Market Yourself
How do you define professionalism? __________________________________________________________________
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Slides 26-27 Networking and Tips For Success
What are different ways of networking you will utilze from the diagram to follow-up and stay connected with new contacts?
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How do you maintain a positive attitude, should your search last six months, one year or even longer?
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Slides 28-29 Interview Preparation
Preparing for the Interview: Know the Organization
What information will you research about the organization you want to work for?
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How might you answer the question: What do you know about our organization?
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Slide 30 Preparing for the Interview: Top 10 Skills Employers Seek
Try transferring a few skills mentioned on the top 10 list (ex: Developed and presented a PowerPoint on office policies and
procedure changes to 40-50 employees)
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Slides 31-32 Preparing for the Interview: Find out…
How will you prepare for you next interview?
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Slides 33-35 Professional Attire
What clothes will you wear to your next interview?
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Slides 36-37 Interview Process: What to bring?
Complete the following checklist:
Professional Portfolio with a notepad
Pen or pencil to take notes
Printed copies of your resume
Separate copies of your references
A list of questions to ask
A positive attitude
Slide 38 Interview Process: First impressions
What might your interview preparation routine look like?
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Slides 39-40 Interview Process: During the interview
Practice the CAR method with the following behavioral question: Tell me about a time you had a difficult customer?
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Slide 41 Arsenal of Accomplishments
Practice the strategy of using your accomplishments to answer one of these questions:
Tell me about yourself?____________________________________________________________________________
Why Should I hire you? ___________________________________________________________________________
Why are you qualified for this position? _______________________________________________________________
Why do you want this job? ________________________________________________________________________
Follow-Up
What will you write in your thank you note?
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What can you do to make your thank you note a value added letter?
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Things to do next…
Visit Drop-In Career Counseling
Revise and edit all the documents in Slide 18
Develop a proactive job search strategy
Research companies related to your career interests
Create your LinkedIn Account
Talk to Faculty about your Career Interests
Attend a Networking Event within ___ days
Attend Career Fair within ___ days
Attend Graduate School Fair within ___ days