4Ps guide to adulting : Preparing for the transition from college life to career . This give new or soo to be graduates 4 ways that they need to be prepare for before entering the workforce. By understanding this, it will enable you to expect the unexpected and make this life changing transition so much easier .
Edujobscanada is a niche Canadian job board specialized in academic and research job posting for colleges, universities, research centres, and institutions looking to hire candidates with advanced education and qualifications.
In Module IV. you will discover how to meet the challenges of job searching with the creation and execution of S.M.A.R.T. Goals.
Specific-Create a High Potential Target List of Employers
Measurable-Start Early – Make Each Step Count!
Attainable-Alternative Strategies and Resources
Realistic-Take Charge of Your Job Search
Timely-Job Search Planogram – Tips from Retail Experts
Slides from the Jobsearch Masterclass held at La Trobe University on 18 July 2013. Topics covered include researching job opportunities, resume writing, interviews, psychometric testing, networking
4Ps guide to adulting : Preparing for the transition from college life to career . This give new or soo to be graduates 4 ways that they need to be prepare for before entering the workforce. By understanding this, it will enable you to expect the unexpected and make this life changing transition so much easier .
Edujobscanada is a niche Canadian job board specialized in academic and research job posting for colleges, universities, research centres, and institutions looking to hire candidates with advanced education and qualifications.
In Module IV. you will discover how to meet the challenges of job searching with the creation and execution of S.M.A.R.T. Goals.
Specific-Create a High Potential Target List of Employers
Measurable-Start Early – Make Each Step Count!
Attainable-Alternative Strategies and Resources
Realistic-Take Charge of Your Job Search
Timely-Job Search Planogram – Tips from Retail Experts
Slides from the Jobsearch Masterclass held at La Trobe University on 18 July 2013. Topics covered include researching job opportunities, resume writing, interviews, psychometric testing, networking
New Explore Careers and College Majors 2024.pdfDr. Mary Askew
Explore Careers and College Majors is a new online, interactive, self-guided career, major and college planning system.
The career system works on all devices!
For more Information, go to https://bit.ly/3SW5w8W
Want to move your career forward? Looking to build your leadership skills while helping others learn, grow, and improve their skills? Seeking someone who can guide you in achieving these goals?
You can accomplish this through a mentoring partnership. Learn more about the PMISSC Mentoring Program, where you’ll discover the incredible benefits of becoming a mentor or mentee. This program is designed to foster professional growth, enhance skills, and build a strong network within the project management community. Whether you're looking to share your expertise or seeking guidance to advance your career, the PMI Mentoring Program offers valuable opportunities for personal and professional development.
Watch this to learn:
* Overview of the PMISSC Mentoring Program: Mission, vision, and objectives.
* Benefits for Volunteer Mentors: Professional development, networking, personal satisfaction, and recognition.
* Advantages for Mentees: Career advancement, skill development, networking, and confidence building.
* Program Structure and Expectations: Mentor-mentee matching process, program phases, and time commitment.
* Success Stories and Testimonials: Inspiring examples from past participants.
* How to Get Involved: Steps to participate and resources available for support throughout the program.
Learn how you can make a difference in the project management community and take the next step in your professional journey.
About Hector Del Castillo
Hector is VP of Professional Development at the PMI Silver Spring Chapter, and CEO of Bold PM. He's a mid-market growth product executive and changemaker. He works with mid-market product-driven software executives to solve their biggest growth problems. He scales product growth, optimizes ops and builds loyal customers. He has reduced customer churn 33%, and boosted sales 47% for clients. He makes a significant impact by building and launching world-changing AI-powered products. If you're looking for an engaging and inspiring speaker to spark creativity and innovation within your organization, set up an appointment to discuss your specific needs and identify a suitable topic to inspire your audience at your next corporate conference, symposium, executive summit, or planning retreat.
About PMI Silver Spring Chapter
We are a branch of the Project Management Institute. We offer a platform for project management professionals in Silver Spring, MD, and the DC/Baltimore metro area. Monthly meetings facilitate networking, knowledge sharing, and professional development. For event details, visit pmissc.org.
This comprehensive program covers essential aspects of performance marketing, growth strategies, and tactics, such as search engine optimization (SEO), pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, content marketing, social media marketing, and more
Exploring Career Paths in Cybersecurity for Technical CommunicatorsBen Woelk, CISSP, CPTC
Brief overview of career options in cybersecurity for technical communicators. Includes discussion of my career path, certification options, NICE and NIST resources.
3. Why should you go?
• Opportunity to meet
with employer
representatives to
discuss CAREER
opportunities
• Increased success
in securing
interviews
4. Why do companies attend?
• Marketing/branding
opportunity
• Develop network of
potential student
candidates
5. Preparation (before the fair)
• Create a “tiered” list of employers
• Submit profile/resume via employers’ websites
o Conduct employer research
• Create/update your LinkedIn account
o www.linkedin.com
6. Preparation (continued)
• Develop 30 to 60 second “elevator” speech
• Questions to ask employer representatives
• Appropriate attire
o Ideal: business attire
o Combination of business and casual
7. What to bring . . .
• Multiple copies of your resume
o Bring paper copies even if company only accepts
electronic submissions via website
o “Objective” on resume
• Writing materials (folio)
• Water, tissues
8. At the fair . . .
• Review map/list of
employers
• “Test drive” your
elevator speech with
“bottom tier”
employers
9. What to do if . . .
• The employer is not hiring for Co-op/internship
Do they post in the winter term?
Ask about future full-time (post-grad) positions – what qualities
do they look for in candidates? How can you prepare as a
student?
• The employer is not hiring for full-time (post-grad)
positions
What is their outlook for the next two/five/ten years?
• The employer does not provide business cards
Don’t take this personally – may be company policy.
10. Follow-Up
• Review information you received
• Send “thank you’s” to employer representatives
LinkedIn
• Mention attendance at the fair when applying to
jobs
Include in the cover letter
• Check Events module in OSCARplus for
additional employer events
11. Website Links
• OSCARplus – McMaster’s online job posting
and event listing website
https://www.oscarplusmcmaster.ca
• ECCS website
www.eng.mcmaster.ca/eccs
• Student Success Centre (university-wide
career office)
http://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/
12. Thank you!
Engineering Co-op and Career Services
JHE A214
Ext. 22571
Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
