Joe Scott, Assistant Director

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JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES AND RESUME WRITING

• Joe Scott, Assistant Director
• joscott_at_rci.rutgers.edu
• Career Services
• Career and Interview Center
• Busch Campus Center
• 732-445-6127, ext 0

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What we will cover.

• Basic Steps in a Job Search
• Job Search Strategies
• Resume Writing Tips

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Basic Steps

• Target Career Objectives based on interests,
  skills, and values
• Research careers of interest
• Develop marketing tools 60 second commercial,
  resume, cover letter
• Research individual employers
• Review job search resources including the
  Internet, Career Services and others
• Attend Career Services seminars including Resume
  Writing, Interviewing Skills, Networking, Dining
  Etiquette

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JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES

• APPLY TO POSTED VACANCIES
• APPLY COLD
• NETWORKING

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Responding to Posted Vacancies

• Comprehensive Internet sites Monster.com
• Specialized Internet job posting sites
  www.bmenet.org
• www.biomedicalengineer.com
• www.bmejobs.com
• Professional Journals in print online
• Newspapers

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Applying Cold

• Utilize employer directories
• Direct targeted mailings to HR or the specific
  dept. you would like to work in
• Posting on company web portals
• www.biomedical-companies.com

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Networking1 Way to Land a Job

• Build an army of advocates for your success
• Obtain valuable insiders information
• Tap into jobs in the hidden job market
• Lasting long term benefits

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Who do you know?

• Classmates and friends
• Alumni
• Relatives and family friends
• Professors
• Current and former employers
• Professional acquaintances
• Service providers

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Reach Out

• Phone
• In person
• Email
• Professional Associations Biomedical
  Engineering Society
• Alumni Organizations

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Services for Students

• Career Services Guide
• Career Counseling
• Seminars
• Alumni Career Network
• Career Days
• http//careerservices.rutgers.edu
• MonsterTrak/InterviewTrak

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MonsterTrak/InterviewTrak

• http//www.monstertrak.monster.com
• School Password henry
• Explained in the Career Services Guide
• Job Listings
• On Campus Recruiting InterviewTRAK

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Resume Writing

• Resume alone will not get you a job
• Purpose of the resume is to get an interview
• No magic formula and not one correct style
• Career Services Guide pages 11-20

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What Is A Resume?

• An introduction of yourself on paper
• An outline of what you can offer an employer
• Demonstration of written communication skills
• Advertisement

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General Guidelines For An Effective Resume

• Concise/Brief
• Neat/Organized
• No Typos
• Accurate

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What To Include In A Resume

• Personal Information
• Objective (optional)
• Education
• Related Courses (optional)
• Academic Projects (optional)
• Experience
• Skills (optional)
• Honors (optional)
• Activities (optional)

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Remember

• Career Services
• is here to help you
• Best wishes for a successful job search!!