Newsletter

Welcome to the first edition of our online newsletter for upperclass students.

If you are just beginning your job search this semester, it is important that you know there are many ways to look for a job, and a good job search incorporates every possible strategy.  But there are  THREE main  job search strategies that should be part of every search.

• Use appropriate vacancy listings. 
  
• Network with everyone who might be able to offer advice or employment suggestions.
• Research to identify potential employers.

The next three issues of the newsletter will introduce each of these job search strategies to you and suggest ways to begin your own search now. 


Where's the first place most new college graduates go to look for their first job?  Online, of course, to a major employment database like Monster or Careerbuilder.  But did you know that only one tenth of one percent of all resumes posted there result in jobs?  500 million resumes are posted on Monster; the more common your credentials (such as a new college grad), the more difficult it is to stand out.  That's why we have posted special  employment resources for new college graduates on our website  under Employment.

You may also want to search for vacancy listings specifically for your career field.  Some professional organizations such as the American Zoological Association, for example,  list all the positions available in zoos on their website.  (See Job Listings at  www.azo.org).  Other organizations post  all jobs  for one organization in one location.  For example, the national YMCA lists all their program positions at  www.ymca.net under Employment.

Vacancies  that come directly to Hiram College are posted in Hiram CareerNet, our online employment and resume database.  Use Hiram CareerNet to see current vacancies,  identify employers who have posted jobs in the past, or research employers.  Register on our website, complete your profile and post your resume to be reviewed by the Career Center staff.

More suggestions for identifying vacancies next week!

Still Time to Add STDV 611 - Job Search Skills - for spring

STDV 611 meets one hour/week from 3 to 4 p.m. on Wednesdays.  Through class activities, interactive CD exercises, online research and individual assignments you will learn how to plan and carry out a satifying job search.  Get one credit for something you need to do anyhow!

Opportunities

We are still receiving information from many graduate programs.  See their websites for complete information.

University of Michigan  School of Information "fast-forwards its graduates into exciting careers with a marketable and flexible skill set.  The Masters of Science in Information (MSI) is the new professional degree for the information age".

Erickson Institute prepares candidates in child development and early childhood education in master's and doctoral programs where "two-thirds receive scholarships". 

The Center for Advanced Study of Museum Science and Heritage Management at the Museum of Texas Tech Univeristy  invites applicaitons for the MS in Heritage Management.

Working on your Resume?

It's never too early to have a resume ready even if you aren't sure of your job search goal.
Here are several ways to get started:

• Attend a resume workshop to learn the basics  - Wednesday, Jan. 12th - 7 p.m., Alumni Heritage Room, Teachout Price
  
• Bring your draft resume for a review during Resume Drop-In Hours - Friday, Jan l3th and 20th, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the Career Center
• Upload your draft into your  Hiram CareerNet account and it will be reviewed by the Career Center staff.

If you need resources to begin, choose Resumes and Cover Letters from the menu on our website or stop by the Career Center to pick up a Job Search Guide or a resume book from the Career Library.