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Career Boot Camp

Presented By
Patty Dang M.S.,
Career Development Services Counselor

How to use this self-directed PowerPoint:

Since this workshop does not have a presenter to go into detail about each subject or
topic, there are many hyperlinks throughout the presentation that links to additional
information and resources. Please click and hold the control key to link to other sites and
resources, as additional information and resources are provided to those interested in
learning more information about the topics discussed in each slide.
Please make sure you print Career Boot Camp PowerPoint Guide found on the Career
Development Services Website. It is crucial you complete this guide to supplement the
self-guided process.
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. It is not intended to completely cover the topics thoroughly in the
workshop, and additional support and assistance from Career Development Services is
highly recommended.
For more information on other workshops online and in person, please visit our website

Learning Objectives
After participating in this workshop, you will be
able to:
Identify the basic components of a resume
Recall the key components of a proactive job
search
Reflect personally how to follow-up after an
interview

Agenda

Resumes
Job Search Strategies
Interview Techniques
Resources

What is a Resume?

First Impression
Marketing Brochure
Your ticket to an Interview
Resume vs. CV
It needs to be customized to the position applying for
The more specific the better
Theres always room for improvement
This is not an auto-biography about you

What is a Resume?
You basically have an initial 30 seconds to capture the readers attention
to continue reading.
You dont have to have a professional look at your resume each time,
just someone else is best.
Resume is not to get you a job, but an interview
It is important to avoid creating general resumes. Employers can easily
separate those who spent the time to tailor a resume for their position,
and those who sent a generic resume to everyone.
If you are not sure if you need a CV or Resume, visit our CV Samples and
ask yourself is the information on the CV is needed to apply for my
desired position? For further assistance visit The Career Center during
Drop-in Career Counseling.

What is a Resume?
To help you get started on your resume , answer the following
questions:
What are your top skills, accomplishments, or ability?
How do you stand out from other applicants?
What part of your resume is relevant to the position you are
applying to?

Resume Format
Components of a Good Resume
Name, Address, Telephone Number, Email Address
Job Objective
Summary of Qualifications (only highlight skills
relevant to the position youre applying for)
Education
Work/Volunteer Experience
Professional Involvement/Development (i.e.
professional organizations, campus involvement,
clubs or organizations, honors/awards,
presentations, publications)

Resume Format
Components of a Good Resume
If you are going to use periods then all sentences should have
periods.
Show me dont tell me, I have excellent communication skills
does not explain your ability. Experience presenting
PowerPoint presentations at company meetings regarding the
latest sales figures and projected marketing plans to increase
company profits. Specifically shows me your communication
skills. This could change depending on what you want to
highlight, changing and altering the language to fit the position
is key.
Now practice by creating 1-2 potential objectives you can use
on your resume.

Summary of Qualifications Examples


Dependent on Objective
Strategically developed social media content on CSU, Channel Islands
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google Plus websites to improve
student engagement for events, programs and services.
Highly skilled in succession planning, leadership development,
compensation, and retention strategies
Extensive background in program management, contracts, and
business administration.
Expert Financial Planner with Certified Financial Planner Certificate
Experience in insurance, tax planning, investments, estate planning,
and real estate planning

Not the same as accomplishment statements


Lets Practice! Create 1-2 potential summary of qualification
statements you could use on your resume.

Accomplishment Statement Samples

Action Verb + Object + demonstration = results


Results are not always possible
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.
Organized blackboards in residence halls to create a clean and functional
appearance.
Assisted with creating activities for California Lutheran Universitys
Take Back the Night, to help promote awareness of sexual assault and
domestic violence.
Worked closely with staff, advisor, and publisher to meet strict
deadlines.
Directed visitors to appropriate offices or resources in the Student
Union Building

Accomplishment Statement Samples


Lets Practice
Action Verb + Object = results
Results are not always possible
Create, edit, and post video blog series on YouTube and Channel
Islands website.
Action Word (s): Create, edit, and post
Object: video blog series
Results: on YouTube and Channel Islands website
Take a few moments to create 1-2 potential Accomplishment
statements in your PowerPoint guide.

Things to keep in mind:


Stay Consistent (bold, caps, and periods)
Avoid templates
One page is ideal
Always send a cover letter
DOs
Be specific on duties, skills, and tasks
Use examples of accomplishments
Use more than 5 words per line
Use bullets to be concise
DONTs
Change fonts or sizes throughout
Include salary history or requirements
Personal pronouns (I or We)
Include References on Resume

Resume Structure
Chronological
Order by most recent professional work experience then reverse
date order
Structure is determined by recent work experience
It is the most popular, easy to understand and read format.

Skills/Functional
Employers prefer chronological
Helpful for people in a recent career change or who have been in
the same job for years
Combined chronological with functional skill areas under each
job is another option

Resumes Samples, Reviews, Tips


Need Resume Samples? Resume Handbook
Career Development Services Website
Dolphin CareerLink (sign into your myCI)

Before submitting resumes the document should be


reviewed by a CDS staff member and or several others
Tips:
Please follow the directions on HOW TO APPLY
Dont criticize the application process
Do not have someone else complete the process for you
Always send a cover letter. Always! Even if they didnt ask

Cover Letter
Basic Format

3 paragraph email (resume is attached)


Personalize it after dissecting the job/intern description
Select only 2 stand out Key Qualifications
Keep it short and simple
Your resume is a detailed list of your qualifications,
A Cover Letter is your INTENT (why this job at this
organization?)

Cover Letter
Keep In Mind:
Research the company. Find out what they are working on, what
their mission statement is, and directly relate it to you personally
and your professional aspirations.
Talk about why you are interested in their organization
Please dont use selfserving statements! Dont explain why this
position is good for YOU but how your skills can help THEM
In closing, suggest that they contact you for a phone or in-person
interview
Proofread, Proofread, Proofread!
Email can be the cover letter, when one is not requested. You want
to keep it related but not lengthy.

References &
Letters of Recommendation
References
Include Name, Title, Company, phone and or email
Do not need full mailing address
2-3 references are good, no more than 4
Be sure to let your references know IN ADVANCE
Letters of Recommendation
Have a printed copy available at the interview
You will want references as well
not just letters of recommendation

Basic Job Search:


Advertised Listing

Create a Dolphin CareerLink Profile


Review Resources (CDS website, Dolphin CareerLink)
Create a Resume, Cover Letter & References
Have Career Development Services, Faculty, Staff Friends, and
Family review your documents

Research Companies:
Access the Job Market
Candidates with Experience
What types of employers interest you? Make a target list of
employers to call or email
Know departments needs and challenges and include that in
email or phone script
Know your skills in your industrys terms
Bookmark 20 employers BE PICKY
Candidates with little or no experience
Informational Interviews
Volunteer/Internships that lead to jobs
Supplemental Income?
What are jobs you can do right now? Foot in the door?

Search Plan
Apply for __ positions a day for __ weeks to
get job search off to a great start
For each position BE SURE to change
Objective, Highlights, and Cover letter for
each individual opportunity
Follow-up after 1 week of waiting to ask
when they are starting to interview

Employer Advice

Research, research, research


Be prepared for your interview
Gain relevant work experience
Stand out demonstrate:
Communication skills
Maturity/business etiquette
Work ethic

Proactive Job Search


What is The Hidden Job Market?
It is estimated that only 15-20% of all jobs are ever
advertised, meaning 80-85% of jobs are filled by
companies who never advertised the position.
Instead these positions are filled by referral, the
"who do you know" method of recruitment. So
while keeping an eye advertised positions is
important, the percentages are in your favor if you
investigate the hidden job market.

Proactive Job Search


Dont wait until the job is open!
By following creative strategies such as: using personal
contacts and contacting employers directly. It is essential
to develop effective tools and dynamic strategies for job
searching so you stand out from other applicants.
Develop mentoring relationships. When you establish
professional working relationships with mentors, you
enlist personal recruiters to help you find opportunities
that may not be posted, and gain tips and insights from
seasoned and experience professionals.

1. Active Engagement
Designing a plan to conduct a proactive job search requires that you
are actively engaged in the search process entirely. This type of
strategic job hunting is critical to implement in todays current career
trends.
First, By utilizing the following components, you will engage in a more
targeted approach to your job search.
You the Job Seeker will actively engage in:
Research
Market Yourself
Network
Follow up

2. Market Yourself
Looking for a job or internship is similar to selling a new product.
Although in this case, you are the product. You will need to appeal to
your potential customers or employers.
Resume
Polished and accurately represents your skills, background, and
preparedness for employment
Interview Preparation
Practice mock interviews
Dolphin CareerLink has an online mock-interview system to help
you prepare for potential questions
Professionalism
Create professional business cards
Practice 60 second elevator speech

3. Networking
Professional Organizations
Connect with skilled and experienced
mentors and professionals in your
career
Engage in opportunities to build
networks and gain professional
development at conferences
Student membership rates typically
much lower compared to professional
rates after graduation.
Informational Interviews
Brief meeting with someone who
works in an industry that you may be
considering for future employment
Job shadow

Mentors
Get involved in a mentorship program
Talk to faculty members
Alumni
Gain opportunities for networking
Social Media
Job search tool
Support groups to improve your job
search and interview skills
LinkedIn

Tips for Success


Be focused, yet flexible
Revise, update, and tailor your resume, cover
letter, and applications
Perfect your interviewing skills
Set short-term and long-term goals
Be realistic about investment in time
Be persistent and patient follow-up
Maintain a positive attitude

Preparing For Your Interview


Know the organization!
Mission
Public Relations
Company History
Need
Vision
Understanding the position is only 50% of the interview. It is
equally important to learn about the organization, because it is
critical that an employee is the right fit into their company
culture and organization need.

Preparing For Your Interview


The more information you have about a prospective employer, the better prepared you
will be during the Interview. Knowing about the organization's products, trends, and
employment requirements are vital to your interview preparation

Company/Organization Information - General


Knowledge
Name of company
Age of company
Products or services of company
Growth history of company
Anticipated growth of company Where do
they rank in the industry in size and sales?
Current problems of company Chief
Competitors)
Location and number of plants, offices, and
stores of company
Parent company
Subsidiaries
Major activity of company

How many employees do they have?


What are their sales figures from last
year? Projections for this year?
Description of position for which I am
applying
Major duties of the position
Geographical location of position
Minimum requirements for the position
Deadline for application and starting date of
position
Salary range
Recent items in the news
How do you match up with the company
based on this research
My related experience
My indirectly related experience
My community or school activities as they
relate to the position

Preparing For Your Interview:


The Skills and Qualities Employers Want in Their Class of 2013 Recruits
Ability to work in a team structure
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work
Ability to obtain and process information
Ability to analyze quantitative data
Technical knowledge related to the job
Proficiency with computer software programs
Ability to create and/or edit written reports
Ability to sell or influence others
According to results of NACEs Job Outlook 2013 survey these are the top 10 Skills and Qualities Employers Want in Their Class of 2013 Recruits

Practice translating and demonstrating your skills and abilities:


Poor Examples
I have excellent written and verbal communications skills
I get along with all kinds of people
Better Examples
I was responsible for communicating with 15-25 new clients, regarding their membership status
on a weekly basis.
I was fortunate enough to work with a variety of team members at XYZ Company, and
collaborated between the administrative assistants and marketing department.

Preparing For Your Interview:


Find Out
Who?
Be sure you can spell AND pronounce the
interviewer's name and title
If this person is a division head or manager, find
out as much as you can about his/her area so you
can ask pertinent questions

Preparing For Your Interview:


Find Out
Details?
Where is the interview?
Do you know where to park? Where is the entrance is to
the building? It can be helpful, if you're not familiar with
the company, to make a 'dry run' before interview day to
determine how long it will take you to get there and to
familiarize yourself with the layout of the company.
What time is the interview?
Plan on getting there 15-20 minutes early so that even if
something happens -traffic, you get lost, etc.- you'll still
arrive in plenty of time. It is NEVER acceptable to be late
to an interview!!

Professional Attire
Know the Company's Culture:
From your earlier company research, you will have an
idea of appropriate business dress for the company.
Appropriate dress for a CPA firm is probably going to be
different than that of a meat-processing
facility. Someone interviewing at a retail establishment
catering to teenagers would be expected to dress
differently than someone interviewing at a bank.
If you are in doubt about what to wear, CALL the
company and ask.
It is safe to dress more business professional for an
interview, even if the employees look like they wearing
business casual. Once you got the job you can dress
business casual.

Professional Attire
General Guidelines:
FOR MEN: a suit is usually best. Wear a long sleeve white shirt,
conservative tie and dark socks. If you don't own a suit, wear a
dark sport coat and dress slacks.
FOR WOMEN: a suit is also best. If you don't own a suit, a
business-like dress or skirt and blouse is recommended. Wear flesh
colored hose, no tights or patterns.
FOR ALL: Now is not the time to be flashy! Keep your extra jewelry
at home. One ring per hand is plenty, one earring per ear for
women (earrings not recommended for men.) No other piercings
should be visible. Go light on the cologne and other "smelly things"
as well. Make sure your shoes are clean, polished and in good
repair. Stop in front of a mirror after you've arrived at the company
- preferably in a restroom, not in the lobby or the interviewer's
office - and do a last minute check of your appearance. Look up
your nose, at your teeth and make sure your trousers are zipped.

Interview Process:
What to bring
Portfolio
Leave your book bag, backpack, etc. locked up in the
car. Carry only the bare necessities! Women can carry
their purses if they are small along with their portfolio.
Buy or borrow a nice vinyl or leather folder to carry the
following to the interview
An unofficial or official transcript which indicates your
degree(s)
A notepad and pen. Your ink pen needs to be either black
or blue
Anything else the interviewer has specifically asked you to
bring. Samples of your work, recommendation letters, etc.

Interview Process:
What to bring
Copies of Resumes
Extra copies (on quality paper) of your resume and
references. You may be interviewing with a committee, make
sure each of them has a 'nice' copy of your resume... not one
that was photocopied, faxed or emailed.

References
Questions to ask
Kit For The Car or Home:
Quality stationery or note cards. Write your thank you note(s)
immediately after the interview!
For women - extra hosiery and make-up to freshen up if needed.
For men - an extra tie and shirt.

Interview Process
First Impressions
Arrive Early
Be on time - or, better yet, EARLY!. Arrive at the interview no later than 15 minutes prior to the
scheduled time. Find a bathroom where you can do a last chance check of your appearance. Look to
see if there is anything in your nose - gross, but look, see if there is anything in your teeth. For women is your slip showing? For men is your zipper up on your trousers? What a nightmare it is to get back in
your car only to discover one of the previously mentioned items was not discovered!
Smile warmly when you enter the room where you were asked to report. The receptionist is a very
important person for you to be friendly and warm with. They DO have influence over the decision so
do not blow it by being rude.
Practice Handshake
Again, when you are introduced to the interviewer, smile warmly. Make and maintain good eye
contact and offer a firm handshake. This goes for both men and women, don't be a "cold-fish" hand
shaker! Practice if necessary.
Be Positive
Usually the interviewer will try to make you feel at ease by making small talk with you while
escorting you to the location of the interview and while getting settled into the room where the formal
interview will take place. Follow the lead of the interviewer on the topic of the small talk and
participate.

Interview Process
During the Interview
Prepare for Both the Traditional and Behavioral Interview
Traditional Interview
Questions deal with hypothetical situations "What would
you do if ....?" and generally include questions such as "Tell
us about yourself" or "What did you do in your position with
XYZ Corporation?"
Behavioral Interview Questions:
These question deal with real life examples. "Tell us about a
time when you had a conflict with a co-worker and how you
resolved it." Behavioral Interviewing is a technique used by
employers in which the questions asked assist the employer
in making predictions about a potential employee's future
success based on past behaviors.

Interview Process
During the Interview
Keep your response specific and detailed. Use a three step CAR process:
1) Context (situation) 2) action 3) result/outcome. Always cite a specific
event and briefly fill the employer in on the situation.
Have a thorough understanding of the questions. Ask for clarification if
needed.
Deal with all questions positively; some questions give you the chance to
acknowledge your failures while showing how you have learned from
them. Don't be afraid to take a few moments to think about the
question--it's better than making something up! Always spend the
necessary time to process the question in your head before you start
talking. Dont begin talking hoping that an answer will eventually pop
up. They generally dont and you will not impress the interviewer by a
lot of disjointed words. Remember that the interviewer understands that
you don't know what will be asked of you.

Arsenal of Accomplishment
Sell yourself
Tell me about yourself.
Why should I hire you?
Why are you qualified for this job?
Why do you want this job?

Practice your top 10 Skills, Strengths, and Accomplishments


Utilize these for all the questions they ask you
All your answers should include at least one of these
If you memorize your best skills and accomplishments, you can
answer any question, regular or behavioral with a skill or
accomplishment. That way you leave an interview knowing a
prospective employer learned the top 10 things about you.

Follow-Up
Thank You Letter
Reaffirm your interest in the position and strong
match for the organization
Also provide an opportunity to mention something
you forgot during the interview.

Value Added Letter


Demonstrate your knowledge of organizational need
Provide an example of how you can deliver to meet
their need to achieve success or meet organizational
goal

Resources to help you


Career Development Services can support you in career
exploration, planning and preparation!

Career Development Services: Website


Career Steps on CDS Website: Career Steps
Detailed Listing of Workshops & Events: Schedule
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Thank You!

Questions?
Please feel free to come by the Career Center for
Weekly Drop-in Career Counseling
For further details and information, please visit our website
Amanda Carpenter, Ed.D.
Assistant Director of Career Development Services &
Henry L. "Hank" Lacayo Institute Internship Program
California State University Channel Islands
Bell Tower 1527
(805) 437-3565 (office)
amanda.carpenter@csuci.edu

Patty Dang
Career Development Services Counselor
California State University Channel Islands
Bell Tower 1521
(805) 437-3544 (office)
patty.dang@csuci.edu

Career Development Center


California State University Channel Islands
Bell Tower 1548
(805) 437-3270 (office)
(805) 437-8899 (fax)
career.services@csuci.edu

www.csuci.edu/careerdevelopment

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