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This document provides job search strategies and tips for entry-level professionals, co-ops, and interns during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends focusing your energy on what you can control in your job search, assessing your qualifications and where you are likely to succeed, and staying organized with a spreadsheet and weekly goals. Specific tips include focusing on building your network through talking to people, attending virtual events, knowing your needs and priorities, and taking action through applying, contacting recruiters and alumni, and following up. Resources like Handshake, LinkedIn, alumni associations, and industry conferences are also mentioned.

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JobSearchStrategies EntryProf2020 4 23 7

This document provides job search strategies and tips for entry-level professionals, co-ops, and interns during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recommends focusing your energy on what you can control in your job search, assessing your qualifications and where you are likely to succeed, and staying organized with a spreadsheet and weekly goals. Specific tips include focusing on building your network through talking to people, attending virtual events, knowing your needs and priorities, and taking action through applying, contacting recruiters and alumni, and following up. Resources like Handshake, LinkedIn, alumni associations, and industry conferences are also mentioned.

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Job Search Strategies for

Entry Professionals, Co-ops


& Interns
Engineering Career Services
Get Your Head in the Game
• Worry only about what you can control….
• Self-doubt regarding your abilities
• Procrastination is the most common form of resistance
• Fear in making a mistake or wrong decision
• 1st job tenure less than 3 years
• Your energy and your effort

• What is your attitude regarding the job search?

• Don’t worry about media & uncertainty


• Market for engineers is usually better
• Many employers are or will start hiring again, limited full-time rescinds
Assess Your Situation

• What type of job are you seeking?


• Short-term vs Long-term
• Pay bills, get experience, or both
• What are your qualifications?
• Why hire you?
• Where are you likely to have success?
• What industries/fields are hiring - [Link]
[Link] and more!
Be flexible, compromise, adjust expectations
Stay connected and build personal and professional network
Requires an action-oriented mindset

Unemployment went from 4% to 20%+ in a month


Stay Focused
• Look at the scope of your job search
• Geographic, industry, job title, organization size
• Look to continually improve (assess the process)
• Be realistic
• Remain confident
• Make it part of your day

• ORGANIZE
• Spreadsheet
• Weekly goal
• Schedule
• Location
Job Search Prep & Process

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Break it down…
• Focus First on Organizations—Not just Openings

• Find Offline Jobs and/or Contacts


• Locate small/medium employers in your area
• Cold call or email
• Connect with local Chamber of Commerce
• Reach out to faculty, advisors, relatives and friends

• Dust off your Materials


• Prospecting emails
• Resume
• Cover letter
• LinkedIn profile
• Handshake account
Plan it out…
• Expand your network
• TALK to people

• “Go” to where they are


• Virtual fairs
• Information sessions
• Virtual conferences

• Know what you need, want and dream of


• What do you need for $
• Short vs long term – 40-year career
• Keep skills sharp for transition
• Location
• Prioritize mobility over loyalty to a single organization
Take action!
• Contact
• Recruiters
• Friends
• Family
• Faculty
• Create a relationship (for now or later)
• Alumni

• Apply
• Online
• Email
• Follow-up

• With a human!
Resources
Just a start…
• Handshake (Hot 500)
• Faculty
• LinkedIn
• Groups
• Alumni
• Wisconsin Alumni Association – Badger Bridge
• Glassdoor
• GoinGlobal – H1B info (in Handshake)
• Student organizations
• Professional associations
• Industry conferences
• Indeed (ONLY for employers)
Tools For a Virtual Search
• How to Succeed at a Virtual Fair

• Remote Job Websites

• On-line Networking

• Virtual Interview Tips

• Add Skills On-Line

• NEGOTIATE, NEGOTIATE, NEGOTIATE – even in a tough


market…..
Questions?

We love them!

Engineering Career Services

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