WU Career Fair: Finding a job just got easier

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WU Career Fair Finding a job just got easier

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• The best way to make sure your first flight from
  the nest is permanent is to be prepared to find
  the right job.Just thinking about all the
  applications that must be filled out, resumes and
  cover letters to write can be a daunting task,
  not to mention preparing for the interviews. From
  10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, Washburn is
  offering its annual spring Career Fair in Lee
  Arena.
• Students can visit the fair to meet employers,
  make connections and receive tips for resumes and
  portfolios. Students talk with potential
  employers to ask questions and receive a better
  visual of what that job involves.Its perfect
  venue to ask questions said Kent McAnally,
  director of Career Services.McAnally says that
  networking is a big deal in the workforce. Its
  important to make connections with people, which
  is hard to do online with just a resume.You are
  highly unlikely to get a job without meeting face
  to face said McAnally.

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• Deborah Moore, director of human resources at
  Washburn, gets a first hand view resumes and
  cover letters. As the human resources staff sorts
  through resumes, Moore offers some tips on how to
  make sure your resume makes it through to the
  next level.First, always fill out applications
  completely and check spelling, said Moore, who
  has a personal pet peeve about misspelled
  words.I cant tell you how that turns a person
  off, said MooreImagine turning in a resume
  where the name of the company is misspelled.Both
  McAnally and Moore recommend including activities
  to show that the applicant is well rounded.

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• The point of the resume is to get an interview,
  but it does not get you the job.When it comes to
  interviews, Moore says, always dress
  professionally whether in person or online. Dont
  wear jeans or a holey shirt. Arrive 10 minutes
  early and always turn your phone off. Moore says
  to answer questions completely but dont go on
  and on. When job searching a person has to sell
  themselves differently because that is what will
  stand out to the employer.Be aware of what they
  can ask you said Moore.The interviewer can only
  ask job related questions, but nothing about a
  persons personal life like how many family
  members you have. The interviewer can ask if you
  have reliable transportation or if you are able
  to be at work on time. One final tip is to be
  yourself at the interviews. The employers wants
  to get a better idea of who they may be hiring.

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• After the interview, send a thank you note. The
  feel of the work place and age of the employer
  will determine whether to send the thank you in
  the mail or email. With older employers, it may
  be better to send a letter in the mail. By doing
  this, it will keep the applicants name fresh in
  the employers mind.
• It can be helpful to know what kinds of skills
  employers want. Employers want team players who
  have both written and interpersonal communication
  skills. Creative thinkers, problem solvers and
  leaders are also valued in many career
  fields.Studies have shown that most people who
  graduate from college do not get a job in the
  career field they studied for. Some people have
  grown tired of their current job and decided to
  change careers.

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• McAnally said he had a bachelor in music
  education and a masters in music performing arts.
  After 20 years of being a music teacher, he
  wanted to do something else. McAnally says that
  it's OK to change careers, but he recommends
  making sure to research the job options. 
• The online resources for today's job seekers
  make research for jobs and how to prepare for
  them easier than ever before.