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| Q)
Will the staff in the Career Placement Office write my résumé
for me? |
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A)
No. The office provides you with the resources required
to w.gif) rite
a résumé. After writing a draft, you may make
an appointment to see a staff member who will review and
critique your résumé.
Résumé Examples &
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| Q)
Employers say they are looking for someone with experience.
How can I get a job without any experience? |
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| A)
You can complete an internship in your chosen field of study.
The Office of Career Placement lists over 800 internship sites
for students in all majors. Interns spend up to fifteen hours
per week at a company working with professionals on projects;
you acquire relevant skills and experience that you can then
list on your résumé. This will give you an edge
during job interviews as you will now have experience to discuss
with potential employers. |
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| Q)
Isn't it better to do an internship with a large company instead
of a small organization? |
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| A)
Not necessarily. You can learn a great deal while interning
with a small or medium-sized organization often more than
you would at a large company. This is because staff in smaller
organizations will be able to work more closely with you,
providing you with individual attention as well as substantial
projects to work on. |
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| Q)
Does Career Placement actually place me in a job when I graduate? |
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| A)
No. Career Placement will provide you with information regarding
available jobs, but you must apply for and interview for positions
on your own. The office also sponsors on-campus recruitment
and job fairs, but again the decision on whether to hire you
is up to the company and not Career Placement. Staff in the
office can assist you with résumé writing and
practice interviews so that you are prepared before meeting
with employers. |
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| Q)
I have been looking for a job for two months, sent out five
résumés to classified newspaper ads, and had
one interview, but no offers. What am I doing wrong? |
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A)
Sometimes a job search is a numbers game. Five résumés
and one interview over two months are not many. You have to
expand your search and apply for many positions. Classified
ads are only one aspect of the job search. Network with friends,
relatives, and acquaintances; speak to recruiters; utilize
the Internet; research organizations of interest to you, and
conduct a direct mail campaign. Come to Career Placement and
look at the listings of jobs. Also consider our on-campus
recruitment program and job fairs.
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