Job Search Boot Camp Starts This Week!

About to graduate and want to best prepare yourself for the job hunt? Recently graduated and having trouble getting a job in your desired field?

Job Search Boot Camp is here to help current semester seniors and alumni who are less than 3 years post grad. This 6-week training group will give you the skills necessary to improve your job search success rate, and every week will cover unique material and skill sets!

Did you know that individuals who attend job search groups find positions 4X faster than those who don’t?

This summer will include two rounds of the program in a 4-week, 90-minute session format to take place on Wednesdays from 11:00-12:30 in Room 2-190.

Summer Session II will occur on July 9, 16, 23, and 30.

Upcoming Workshops: Week of July 7

Please make sure to RSVP on STARR Search to guarantee a seat!

1) Get Noticed! Say It With Confidence Part 1

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 1:00 pm – 2:00pm

2-190 NVC

In “Get Noticed! Say It With Confidence” students will learn the following in a behavioral context:

• To be less afraid of speaking up by focusing on “how” you speak.

• Develop more competence handling difficult interpersonal situations in different contexts.

– Apply the methods learned in school, social life, and in job interviews!

• Ways to develop more confidence.

2) Job Search Strategies

Tuesday, July 8, 2014 3:00 pm – 4:30pm

2-190 NVC

Not sure where to start? This workshop can help point you in the right direction. Learn about hot new resources to utilize in your job search, data on the current job market, networking and the integral skills necessary in an ever-changing marketplace. Walk away with your job search plan in hand!

3) Internship Seminar

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 1:00 pm – 2:30pm

2-190 NVC

This seminar will educate students on everything they need to know about internships including benefits, steps involved and best sources to obtain internship opportunities. As a result of attending this seminar, students will become eligible to apply to internships through the SCDC On-Campus Recruiting Program, otherwise known as Internship OCR. Additional topics covered in this workshop include writing an internship-tailored resume/cover letter, interviewing skills, making the most of an internship once obtained and STARR Search’s online recruiting system. This seminar does NOT replace the OCR workshop for full-time opportunities and is for current students interested in OCR INTERNSHIPS ONLY.

3) Building Your Brand: The Personal Pitch

Wednesday, July 9, 2014 3:00 pm – 4:30pm

2-190 NVC

Learn and practice how to give a short verbal “advertisement” for yourself to help with networking and job interviewing. This personal pitch can be used to introduce yourself to an employer at a Job or Internship Fair, to introduce yourself at a networking event or networking telephone call, to answer the typical interview question “Tell me about yourself,” and in many other circumstances.

3) Mastering the Job Interview-Basic

Thursday, July 10, 2014 12:00 pm – 1:30pm

2-190 NVC

How do you prepare a personal pitch? How do you respond to challenging interview questions? What questions should you ask and avoid asking? How do you close the interview? Attend this workshop and learn the steps to follow before, during and after the interview to increase your chances of landing the job you want.

Upcoming Workshops: Week of June 23

Please make sure to RSVP on STARR Search to guarantee a seat!

1) small talk 2: It’s a BIG DEAL!

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 1:00 pm – 2:30pm

2-190 NVC

In this workshop, we expand on the importance of learning basic small talk skills as discussed in part 1. In this two-hour workshop, students will learn more advanced small talk techniques and how they can be applied to various situations ranging from job interviews to social events. Students will benefit from seeing these skills acted out for them before practicing them in groups. Note: you do not have to attend Small Talk part I in order to attend this workshop.

2) Finding Your FOCUS

Wednesday, June 25, 2014 3:00 pm – 4:30pm

8-140 NVC

Are you concerned about choosing a major and or career? This workshop will help you Find your FOCUS. This hands on session will walk you through FOCUS 2 Online Career and Education Planning System. Come discover how the career assessments, up to date industry information and “what can I do with a Major in X” tools on FOCUS 2 will help you successfully navigate your college and career journey.

3) Researching a Company

Thursday, June 26, 2014 1:00 pm – 2:30pm

2-190 NVC

Research can mean the difference between knowing enough to apply and knowing enough to actually lock down a job. Come to this workshop to learn how to improve your research skills!

Upcoming Workshops: Week of June 16

Are you enjoying your summer in class, at work or at home? Regardless of where you are, you can always come and benefit from these workshops. Please make sure to RSVP on STARR Search to guarantee a seat!

1) Mandatory On Campus Recruiting Workshop

Tuesday, June 17, 2014 1:00 pm – 2:30pm

2-190 NVC

A program designed to help JUNIORS and SENIORS get a jumpstart on their careers.

Attend this event and get information on:
o The on-campus recruiting program
o Effective Job search strategies/presented by corporate representative

*** YOU MUST ATTEND THIS WORKSHOP TO QUALIFY FOR FULL-TIME ON CAMPUS RECRUITING***

NOTE, THE EVENT STARTS PROMPTLY. LATECOMERS WILL NOT BE ADMITTED

2) small talk 1: It’s a BIG DEAL!

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 1:00 pm – 2:30pm

2-190 NVC

Small Talk: Crucial for Corporate Success. This workshop is designed to help you improve your communication skills and learn to make small talk in professional and social settings. This is an hour and a half experiential workshop. During this workshop we explore the importance of social skills in “making it” both in corporate and social environments. Have fun while learning and practicing small talk techniques.

3) Mastering the Job Interview-Basic

Wednesday, June 18, 2014 3:00 pm – 4:30pm

2-190 NVC