The document provides information from Career Services on resources for students to discover career opportunities and professional development, including the MOCK Interview Program, eRecruiting site, tips for an effective resume of 1 page for recent graduates and 2+ pages for others, components to include in experience descriptions, importance of networking both online through LinkedIn and in-person, and developing a strong handshake and elevator pitch. Career Services recommends getting involved on campus starting as a freshman to explore career interests and build beneficial relationships.

1. CAREER SERVICES
RONAN 240

2. • College is not just about
completing credits, it’s about
getting involved on campus
• Career Services can help you
to discover resources and
create beneficial relationships
at CMU
• Involvement in areas relevant
to your career interests
should start as early as
freshman year

3. REACH

4. MOCK
Interview Program

5. eRecruiting
cmich.experience.com

6. An employer looks
over an applicant’s
résumé for an
average of _____
seconds to ______
minute(s) when
initially looking
over the material.

7. A corporate
résumé for a
recent graduate
should consist
of ONE page.
A higher
education, or K-
12 résumé can
consist of TWO or
more pages.

8. • Format
• Start with the basics
– Name and contact info
• Education
– School, location, type of
degree
– Major/minor(s) and expected
graduation
– GPA: 3.0/4.0 (if above 3.0)

9. • What should be included on a résumé?
• Experience, involvements, volunteer, and extra-
curricular activities can be known as …
Professional Development
• If you received payment for a service, classify it as….
Employment

10. • Each experience should include 3-5 bullet
points…
• Each bullet point should be more than a vague
statement…
• Each bullet point should have…
– Beginning (power word)
– Middle (who/what did you work for/with)
– End (why did you do this?)

11. Example
Instead of..
• Waited on guests
We say…
• Utilize effective time management and
multitasking skills to give guests an ideal
experience at the establishment

12. Example
Instead of..
• Answer phones
We say…
• Communicate with customers regularly to
address needs, problem solve, and provide
friendly customer service

13. Attention to Detail!
• Tenses: Past vs. Present
• Dates: Month, year
• Don’t use pronouns (I, my, he, she, they, etc.)
• Spelling/grammar

14. You’re a professional!
• Have a solid handshake… not too firm, but still
strong and confident!
• Attend networking events; practice makes
perfect!
• Utilize all opportunities to professionally
develop yourself.

15. Networking
• Be prepared for an event…
– Multiple copies of resumes
– 30 second elevator pitch
– Awareness of your surroundings
– Do research and ask questions

16. Online Networking: LinkedIn
• Connect!
– With alums & professionals
– Join groups! (Industry, Educational, Demographic, etc.)
• Asking for a connection?
– Delete the default message and make the message (and
subject) personalized
– Inform the person how you have interacted with them and
why you feel it is important to connect with them
– Short and to the point messages, please!

17. Get Connected!
Facebook – Twitter – LinkedIn
Career Services * Ronan 240 * careers@cmich.edu * 774-3068