Whether you believe it or not with all of the snow on the ground, spring break is right around the corner. Depending on your plans for the week, it can be a tremendously productive time in any job search.
If you are going home, use this week to make a target list of some companies. Get in touch with them and explore the possibility of meeting for an informational interview at some point during the break.
If you are not going to be in a position to visit with professionals or potential employers, take advantage of some free time and make sure that your materials are in order. Compose a resume that you are happy with. Start practicing cover letter writing.
Many positions, including Procurement positions with Boeing, have deadlines within the next two weeks. Capitalize on some free time over the break as well as the lull in coursework that many students experience after the midterm rush and make sure that you are presenting yourself as the best candidate possible.
Come in for QQ or an appointment with a Career Advisor for help!
4 comments:
I have a question - if a friend puts me as a reference when she's applying for a job, what should I do to prepare for the call from her potential employer?
The question you're likely to start with is in what capacity do you know the person, and how long you've known them. Then you might be asked questions of what you think of her as a person. Before the phone call, though, ask your friend for a brief description of the job she's applied for, and the traits that she thinks employers would like to hear most about. I might also ask the friend to send you a copy of her resume, so that you can know some good details to throw in ("and when she's not helping me with Calculus 3, she babysits homeless children. She's always talking about them, and you can tell she really feels for them...") Don't overdo it, but try to be enthusiastic about your friend. My guess is, since she listed you as a reference, you're going to be pretty enthusiastic anyway. If this doesn't answer your question, or you'd like me to be more specific, please don't hesitate to email me at kemckenz@wustl.edu -- Wish you the best of luck!
I have a question-
when operating in a very diverse field such as the one I do, which is Art, or more specifically Illustration, what are some simple ways to keep in touch with professionals you come in contact with? I know that you can follow up using hooks like an article you have read relating to that professional, but what are some other helpful ways? I have some professionals I haven't followed up on with for awhile whom I would like to get more feedback from.
Thanks,
sam
Sam, you hit the nail on the head with mentioning an article that had to do with them. Here are some other ideas:
1) Ask for advice on something you're doing that they might have an opinion on, like a thesis topic or an internship possibility, for example
2) A quick note to say happy birthday or related to a holiday or special occasion
3) Drop them a line, tell them what you're up to lately and ask how they are doing. This reopens the conversation, and then you can ask them whatever is on your mind :)
Hope this helped! Let me know if you have more specific questions? kemckenz@wustl.edu
Katie
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