The Job Search

209 Wigley Administration Center Mankato, MN 56001 507-389-6061 www.mnsu.edu/cdc

Job Search Process Facts

● On average, it can take 6 – 9 months of active job searching for a senior or recent graduate to receive a job offer after graduation.

● Students who frequently used their career center were more likely to receive a job offer sooner than those who did not. Use of Career Services Linked to Job OffersSpotlight Online for Career Services Professionals, June 23, 2010The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) 2010 Student Survey shows a strong link between use of career services and a student’s ability to get a job offer. Results show that, the more frequently a senior used career services, the more likely he/she would receive a job offer . Just under 29 percent of those who received job offers had not used the career center—meaning the remaining 71 percent with offers were career center users.  

In addition, the study found that the likelihood of getting a job offer increased with the frequency of use, so that those who used the career center four or more times a semester were more likely to have job offers than those who used it once a semester. 

Tips for graduates on the job hunt

Job Statistics of Recent MSU Graduates

• Approximately 20% of grads had jobs before graduation

Before Graduation

• Approximately 65% of grads had jobs6-9 Months after

Graduation

• Approximately an additional 15% of grads had jobs

7-12 Months after Graduation

Job Search Process

Who are you?

Exploring the World of

Work (WOW)

Create a Plan & Job

Searching

Who Are You?

Learn about yourself by discovering your interests, skills, and values and how they relate to the world of work. Take an interest inventory (FOCUS Assessment, Strong Interest/MBTI) Get involved with campus activities or organizations Identify possible major and career fields Enroll in classes that fulfill general education courses

but also potential majors

Explore the World of Work

Gather information about occupations and relating information from self-assessment to possible career and major options. Research majors and careers in the Career Resource

Library Consider the possibility of study abroad Talk to faculty or advisors in your major to learn about

potential career opportunities Use What Can I Do with a Major In? to identify

possible careers within your major

Create a Plan and Job Searching

Narrow and prioritize career options. Identify education/training/employment options Take a leadership role in a campus organization Research graduate and professional schools and their

requirements Prepare and take tests required for admissions Draft a resume and cover letter. Use the Job Search

Handbook

Enter World of Work

Carry through on your plan of action. Enter the world of work or graduate/professional school

• Register for and attend career or job fairs/ workshops

• Upload your  resume into mavjobs.com and make it available for employers to review

• Complete graduate and professional school application process

• Consider attending an on campus recruiting info or interview session.

Keys to Finding a Job

Gain relevant experience before you start job searching Examples: Internships, part-time related

work experience, volunteering, campus and community involvement

Be able to effectively communicate these experiences to employers

Create a resume and have it reviewed at Quick Stop prior to distributing it

Resources to Find Jobs

NetworkingMavjobs.comGoinGlobalProfessional OrganizationsOnline resources:● www.careerbuilder.com● www.nationjob.com● www.indeed.com● https://www.minnesotaworks.net/ (MN Jobs)

Explore job postings from all around the world!

Expert advice for domestic and international students looking to work in the United States and

abroad 

600,000 worldwide job and internship postings that are

updated daily

Searchable H1B visa database for international students

Log in to your mavjobs.com account and click on

Networking

Networking is:Cultivating and maintaining professional relationships to

provide and offer information and supportWhat is the importance of networking?2 primary purposes of networking:

To learn more about careersTo establish a relationship that may result in a job lead

60%-80% of job seekers obtain their job offer through networking

Network through:● Face to face, online networking (Facebook & Linked in),

conferences, informational interviews, career and job fairs, and professional organizations

Mavjobs.com

Every MSU student has an active Mavjobs account

Mavjobs can be utilized to:● Post your resume● Search for jobs/internships ● Research employers● Contact employers ● Network● Utilize multiple resources for the job search process

available

Check it out at: www.mnsu.edu/cdc

MAVJOBSMinnesota State University, Mankato’s

exclusive job searching website!

Search and apply for:

On-campus & off-campus part-time jobs

Entry-level & experienced employment

Internships

RSVP for:

Employer Information Sessions

Career Fairs

Workshops

www.mavjobs.com

Professional Organizations

Many professional organizations have job listings in their field posted on their websitesReach out to professional organizations to:

Develop your professional network Gain knowledge through participation and

attendance at conferences Keep up to date on current issues and

trends in the field

CDC website links Job Search Assistance Job Search Links Going Global Exploring Careers Career Exploration

CareerSpots videos Finding a Co-op/Internship Perils of Social Networking How DO you get THAT Job? Informational Interview

Additional Online Resources

Career Resource Library

Open Monday – Friday 8:00 Am- 4:30 PM

Possible book titles: 10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search, A Foot in the Door: Networking Your way into the Hidden Job Market, and 101 Tips for Graduates

Books available for checkout with your Mavcard

View the complete list of books at: http://www.mnsu.edu/cdc/resources/exploring/library/index.html

Additional CDC Resources

QuickStop walk-in hours

Career Fairs and Events

Who’s Recruiting on Campus?

Where are They Now?

Job Search Handbook

TO LEARN MORE VISIT US AT:WWW.MNSU.EDU/CDC

ORHTTP: / /WWW.FACEB OOK.COM/CDC.MNSU

MONDAY – FRIDAY 8 :00 AM- 4 :30PM

CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER209 WIGLEY ADMINISTRATION

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITYMANKATO, MN 56001

PHONE: 507-389-6061 ,1 -800-627-3529 OR 711 (MRS/TTY)

EMAIL : CDC@MNSU.EDU

Career Development Center