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Job & Internship SearchingHow the Career Center can HELP
Leslie Rand-Pickett, Assistant Director: University Career CenterLiaison to Electrical & Computer Engineering students
Office locations: 2100 Pullen Hall & 3068 EB2
Current Job Market Average salaries: May 2009 BS ECE grads as of 9/3/09• NCSU: $61,125 (both EE & CPE) • National avg., $61,738 (CPE), $60,125 (EE)
Of those reporting (66/95 grads returned surveys ~ 70% response rate)45% employed 27% grad school 24% still job searching
Employers of 2009 grads: • Northrop Grumman, Cisco Systems, Progress Energy, MC Dean,
Alcatel-Lucent, Areva, Digital Receiver Technologies, Duke Energy,Educated Design & Development, Elcom, IBM, Lockheed Martin, Nucor,RTI, Superior Controls, Talari Networks, Tekelec, Triangle Automated Contracts, US Army, Waukesha Electric
University Career Center:Your Career Starts Here!
Provide assistance with internship & job searching including:– Resume editing– Interview coaching– Sources of job listings, including the ePack database– Coordination of employer visits to campus: on-campus
interviews & info sessions– Advice on handling job offers, salary negotiation, etc
We help you navigate the
competitive job market!
Getting Started with your Job/Internship Search
• Begin with the obvious– Campus career fairs– Campus job resources (ePACK, on-campus
interviewing)• 41% of respondents reported success with these
two methods• Internships & co-ops were most popular• Also mentioned were personal networks, and
company websites
Interviews & ePACK• Hundreds of interviews are conducted on
campus each semester in the Career Center• Through ePACK you can connect with
employers and sign up for interviews• Check ePACK weekly for new job listings and
upcoming events (info sessions/calendar)• Employer contact information is
available through ePACK
Upcoming Deadlines in ePACK include: Lockheed Martin, MIT Lincoln Labs, Cisco, Siemens, Northrop Grumman, Norfolk Southern, Schneider Electric, Harris Corp., Deutsche Bank, General Electric, Eaton, Credit Suisse
Listings for BS ECE
45 upcomingschedules
First steps in ePACK1. Update your profile
• Be sure to select a major• Enable employer viewing of your resume
2. Upload your resume• Allows you to apply for positions with on-campus
interviews• Allows employers to find your resume, and for
Leslie to refer your resume out to employers who contact the Career Center
• Is a secure place to store your resume!– Hard drives crash, and flash drives get lost! – You can download your resume as a Word
document
Job/internship searching in ePACKEmployers in ePACK are ones who are specifically
interested in YOU
as an NC State student or new grad.
You will be most competitive for these positions, and they are most related to your skills.
• Search for jobs or internships using the job search function. – Position type, degree & major as your ONLY criteria– Set up a saved search for yourself once you settle on the correct
criteria for you.
Quick Tips on ResumesResumes should…• Be brief (probably one page)
– You have 30-60 seconds to engage the reader• Display your most important qualifications at
the top & to the left of the page• Be directed to the type of position for which
you are applying
Sample Engineering
Resume
A few samples…
Resumes for On-line Applications• Copy & paste your “pretty” resume into a
separate document• Justify all items to the left• Remove bullets, bold, italics and underline• Use only keyboard characters (* - ), ALL
CAPS, and white space to show separation• Copy & paste the file into the text box on web
applications• This can also be used when an employer
requests you send your resume via email, but not as attachment
Common Resume Issues• No relevant experience (intern/co-op,
etc)– Solution: describe projects from classes,
list relevant courses taken, and demonstrate transferable skills from un-related jobs
• Resume doesn’t fit on one page – Solution: eliminate unnecessary
information (old achievements or less notable items) or re-format. Use your horizontal space efficiently. Adjust margins to .75-1.00” ** use 10-12 pt. fonts
Top 10 qualities employers seek• Communication skills (verbal & written)• Honesty / integrity• Interpersonal skills (relates well to others)• Strong work ethic• Teamwork skills• Analytical skills• Motivation / initiative• Flexibility / adaptability• Computer skills• Detail-oriented
Look for ways to convey these qualities during your interactions with employers
Key Points of Preparation
• Review the job description & company website carefully• Clearly identify your strengths and weaknesses, and
have examples• Think of possible examples of situations that reflect their
requirements and/or values
Compare the job description & employers’ requirements/values with YOUR resume
Where are the points of connection?What do you think they feel is most important
based on your research?
1. Your strengths & weaknesses as they relate to the position
2. Why you are interested in working with their organization
3. What you want to ask them about the position/company
Prior to the Interview You Should Know…
DETERMINING YOUR UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS•Make a list of your accomplishments & interests•Refer to your resume to help you get started•Ask those who know you well for insight•Prepare concrete examples to back up statements you make about yourself during an interview•Practice talking about yourself to become more comfortable with it
Know the employer
• Review their website• Speak with current or former employees• Be familiar with …
– Their primary products or services– Their values and culture– Their locations
• Think about ways in which you match their needs• SHOW INTEREST in what they do! Ask questions
about their company & their projects.
Employers tell us that research is an essential step for
interviewing success
Online Presence• Your web identity can work for you, or
against you! • LinkedIn can be a great way to re-
establish connections professionally, and keep your contacts informed about your interests
• Twitter can be a great way to stay informed about new opportunities
• Google yourself to be sure there is nothing damaging on the web about you
For More Information• Visit the University Career Center
– 2100 Pullen Hall– Or our website, www.ncsu.edu/career
• Ways to follow up with Leslie: – Office hours in 3068 EB2
• check http://www4.ncsu.edu/~lcrandpi/index.htm– By email
• [email protected] – By appointment
• Call 919-515-2396
• Counselor Drop-In Hours in 2100 Pullen Hall – Monday through Friday 11-2
sample skills sections
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sample projects sections
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sample experience sections
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Other sources of employers
• Campus events & resources– Career Fairs, www.ncsu.edu/career – Information Sessions, www.ncsu.edu/epack – Co-op office, http://www.ncsu.edu/co-op_ed/
• UCC resources– http://www.ncsu.edu/career/students/jobsinternships/t
ools.php
– Career Search• External resources
– Dice.com, indeed.com, simplyhired.com
Tips for success• Be aware of your body language
– Smile– Maintain good eye contact (75-80%)– Provide a firm handshake– Maintain good posture– Be professional and well-mannered
• Be positive– About yourself & others– About your experiences– Show how you will contribute to the
organization
• Be a good listener– Take the time you need to
formulate answers– Ask if you are unclear about a
question– Be honest if you do not know an
answer
• Show energy & enthusiasm– For your field– For the opportunity
Suggestions for each section
• Skills: be sure to organize this section, give it subheadings if necessary & make good use of horizontal space
• Projects: use action verbs to describe what YOU did on the project. Incorporate technical terms to show application of skill.
• Experience: use space to describe your accomplishments. Use varied action verbs
A Few More Hints
• Within each section, use reverse chronological order
• When describing experience be sure to begin your phrases with action verbs
• Focus on your accomplishments• Give ##’s and results when possible• If experience isn’t relevant, focus on the
transferable skills used
Once you apply for positions…• Employers will either contact you directly, OR• Make decisions in ePack
– If a company is interviewing on campus, they are likely making online decisions
– When your status on a job changes, you’ll get an email from ePack
– If you are accepted for an interview, you’ll be able to go online and choose a time that works for you
– Track your status online through ePack• If you have a question about your status
– Check the timeline of the interview schedule for when you might expect a decision
– Review the contact info for the position– You can contact the employer directly if info is visible– Email the Career Center if you cannot see the contact info