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according to Allen. A graduate should use these sources to get their name out there. Linda McGraw, Le Moyne College director
of Career Services, says online social network- ing could help you land a job later, so it is never too early to start. Be aware, however, that Facebook and other online media can be used incorrectly, says McGraw. This fall, Le Moyne is hosting a “branch
yourself” seminar which SU students will attend as well. While networking and making yourself visible to companies can easily be done, it can just as easily be done in a negative way. There should be no drinking or partying pictures posted to your online accounts, for example. (See related story, page 9). “If someone Googles your name, what will
they see?” asks McGraw. “Will it help you get a job? If not, create a professional-looking pro- file because recruiters will look online before they hire you.” Allen and other career counselors warn to
avoid using big job boards, like
www.monster. com, because few people get hired through them. Cahill agrees. He says to spend 5 per- cent to 10 percent of your time on these sites because they are like a “cattle call.” Instead, Cahill advises, use them as a basis for a job hunt. But don’t make it the only base. There is more to getting a job than just
searching, cautions Richardson. You should also have fieldwork in the area, including internships, jobs or volunteering. “This is the time to pool all your resources—career ser- vices, Internet, intern opportunities, friends, college databases—and let them help you because most likely they are willing to help,” says Richardson. “But they will not know unless you ask.” A good place to start is at your school’s
career services office. SU provides interview, resume and other workshops to better prepare graduating students for the job hunt. These programs are offered to organizations or as spe-
cially designed classes because open sessions have not received good attendance in the past. Likewise, Kristen Aust, the director of
Career Services at Bryant and Stratton Col- lege, says the school has a lifetime placement program that helps students become confident and learn the skills they need in order to suc- cessfully search for a job on their own. This includes workshops similar to SU’s and a data- base of alumni who are willing to help fellow classmates. A student is able to access this from their first semester freshman year until long after they have graduated. “Our center is a support for you,” says Aust.
“We are providing you with the tools to do it on your own, especially, with this economy, it is important.” Remember, though, that just because the
economy is down doesn’t mean jobs don’t exist. It might take a little longer and a little more energy to find them, says Dianne Fanch- er, director of the Career and Applied Learning Center at Onondaga Community College. Further, networking is more important than
ever, with the rise of the Internet and with the current economic situation. It puts more of a burden on a student to be a better candidate, says McGraw. “We are not competing against each other,” she stresses. “The more job opportunities we can find, the better for our students. We are working together to find and connect students with employers.” College campuses have hosted job fairs for years, and the future is no exception. Still, it takes more than a good academic
record to truly be ready for a job, says Cahill. A student must understand himself/herself and know his/her strengths and weaknesses. They must really get to know who they are. “Getting a job goes beyond saying you want to be some- thing,” stresses Cahill. “You need to articulate why you are well-suited and better-suited than other candidates who are pursuing the same opportunities. In order to do that a person really needs to get to know themselves.”
Five Tips for Finding a Job
1. Start early. 2. It is all about networking. 3. Try to avoid using online job sites; they are a good starting point, but do not rely on them.
4. Work in your field as an intern or less formal volunteer. 5. Understand yourself: It is more than just good grades.
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