Just Graduated and Still Searching for Job?

How about scheduling an appointment with the Career Center’s Career Coach?  Read more about our career coaching service.

How does it work?

This collaborative partnership between the career coach and the soon-to-be graduate will provide constructive support and motivating strategies. Together coach and student identify goals for the job search, set priorities, and analyze best efforts for time and energy.

During the process, the career coach will provide accountability – holding the student accountable for completing tasks and ensuring that objectives are completed.

Call 972.883.2943 or visit the Career Center (SSB 3.300) to schedule an appointment today!

Trends for the Now, the New & the Next in Careers: Networking is Important

Based on surveying numerous companies, individuals, and organizations, the following statistics describe the power of networking and other important aspects of the job search. Please keep in mind not all of these stats are verifiable nor are they attributed to an individual or organization in particular, so read them with that in mind

• At least 65% of new hires come as a result of networking.
• Up to 80% of new hires come as a result of networking.
• Recent Wall Street Journal survey showed 95% of positions were found through networking and leads through people the job seekers knew.
• 90% of all corporations upload resumes and do keyword searches to identify qualified candidates.
• 80% of recruiters are using social media to recruit candidates.

Info courtesy of Career Thought Leaders

http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com

Searching for a Job? Try Looking at Your Hand-Held First

There are now apps that jobseekers can download to their Apple and Android smartphones to prepare for job interviews.  Gadget-savvy, Bob Tedeschi wrote a review of three of these apps:

See the article here: Searching for a Job?  Try Looking at Your Hand-Held First

By Bob Tedeschi

Trends for the Now, the New & the Next in Careers: Opportunities for the Unemployed

Even if you are currently jobless, you still need to remain connected and active to make the most of networking opportunities. Many very talented individuals have been out of work for extended periods of time as the country continues to recover from the economic recession. In response to market demand, new companies are emerging that allow the unemployed to remain active and current while learning new skills, helping others, contributing to important issues, expanding their networks, and filling in the “hole” that may exist on their resumes. Some of the newest companies moving onto the scene are CreateTheGood.org, UpwardlyGlobal.org, and voluntourism organizations. Keep a keen eye out for new ones on the horizon, and start getting involved!

Info courtesy of Career Thought Leaders

http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com

Trends for the Now, the New & the Next in Careers: the Salary Discussion

Try to move the salary discussion further back in the interview process so it’s not used as a potential way to eliminate you from the running. You want the companies to know your real value before you discuss money. One possible way to get around a salary requirement in an online application is simply to fill in “1,” with the expectation that the hiring decision maker will still be interested in you based on your experience, credentials, achievements, and other qualifications. Alternatively, if you are allowed to enter words into the salary field, simply write “Negotiable.”

For more information about interviews and how to discuss salary, stop by the Career Center!

Info courtesy of Career Thought Leaders

http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com

Ten Must-Do Job-Search Tips for Spring 2011 Grads

From businessweek.com – Ten Must-Do Job-Search Tips for Spring 2011 Grads, by Liz Ryan.

Super-specific advice on how to research, network, and rehearse your way to the head of the job-hunting pack.

 

Trends for the Now, the New & the Next in Careers: Online Identity

Monitor your online identity! If you want to know what others are finding out about you, Google yourself routinely – for job seekers, at least once a week. An easy and efficient way to keep an eye on this al-important identity is to set up a Google alert to be notified whenever your name appears online. If you find digital dirt (negative things) about yourself, you should work very hard to move those Google results to page 3, at least. You can write blog posts, participate on LinkedIn and other social media sites, join online groups, and otherwise increase your digital footprint to populate your Google searches with favorable information.

Info courtesy of Career Thought Leaders

http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com

Networking Tips

It is no secret that networking is the #1 way to find a job and get business.  People like to “do business with”  1) those they know and 2) those they like!

Here are some basic tips to remember when attending networking functions:

1.  Smile!

2.  Talk about what you enjoy and find out what they enjoy.

3.  Listen.

4.  It’s all about THEM.

5.  Look the best you can.

6.  Give and expect nothing.

7.  Address their needs through your network (who do you know that you can connect them with?).

8.  If you promise you are going to do something (like follow up with an email), do it.

9.  Only give a business card (yes, students can create business cards!) if asked for.

10.  Follow up.

11.  Arrive 15 minutes early.

12.  If you are shy… go to the networking event anyways.

13.  Take a wingman if you need extra help meeting people.

14.  Have fun!

Trends for the Now, the New & the Next in Careers: LinkedIn

LinkedIn is THE online place to be seen. It is now the #1 online networking platform for job seekers, both active and passive. However, job seekers are not currently devoting the amount of time necessary to write the well-branded and comprehensive LinkedIn profiles that are absolutely essential – remember, LinkedIn is used daily by recruiters and hiring managers to find quality candidates.

Make sure your LinkedIn profile is accurate, professional, polished, and connected with companies and other professionals. Expand your network!

Info courtesy of Career Thought Leaders

http://www.careerthoughtleaders.com

UT Dallas Senior Week May 9-14

Congratulations to graduating seniors!  We hope that your career plans are in line, but know that the UT Dallas Career Center is still a resource to you.  We are on the 3rd floor of the Student Services Building – come see us!

Enjoy Senior Week activities this week on campus!

See the full list of activities here:  www.utdallas.edu/seniorweek