(REQUIRED) ORIENTATION:
REGISTRATION PROCEDURES & ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEWING
If you intend to participate in on-campus interviewing you must attend a (Required) Orientation. These Orientations are designed to help you develop your interviewing skills and to effectively use Miami CAREERlink. The next (Required) Orientations are scheduled for:

• Tues., February 3, 7 – 8 p.m., Shriver Heritage Room
• Thurs., February 5, 5 – 6 p.m., Peabody/Leonard Theatre/Western
• Mon., February 9, 6 – 7 p.m., Shriver MPR-BC
• Thurs., February 12, 5 – 6 p.m., Peabody/Leonard Theatre/Western

JOB-SEARCH STRATEGIES THAT WORK:
BRINGING YOUR ‘A’ GAME TO A TOUGH JOB MARKET
In these uncertain economic times, understanding how to look for a job is more important than ever. We have scheduled additional Job-Search Strategies programs for the Spring semester to help you understand how to conduct a proactive job search. On-campus interviewing is just one way to look for a job. Attend one of these programs and learn how to develop a self-directed job search strategy. The schedule for the Job-Search Strategies programs follows:

• Thurs., January 29, Noon – 1 p.m., Hoyt Hall
• Tues., February 3, 4 – 5 p.m., Hoyt Hall
• Tues., February 17, 5 – 6 p.m., Hoyt Hall
• Mon., February 23, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., Hoyt Hall
• Wed., March 4, 4 – 5 p.m., Hoyt Hall
• Mon., March 16, 4 – 5 p.m., Hoyt Hall
• Thurs., March 26, 4 – 5 p.m., Hoyt Hall
• Wed., April 1, 11 a.m. – Noon, Hoyt Hall
• Tues., April 7, 5 – 6 p.m., Hoyt Hall
• Mon., April 13, 4 – 5 p.m., Hoyt Hall

ADVANCED INTERVIEWING SKILLS
In-depth instruction regarding how to respond to behavioral interview questions, plus tips for second interviews.

• Thurs., January 29, 4 – 5:30 p.m., Hoyt Hall

RESUMES & COVER LETTERS
Learn how to write resumes and cover letters for your job or internship search.

• Mon., February 2, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m., Hoyt Hall

INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES
Discover how best to prepare for an interview and what to expect.

• Mon., February 9, 4 – 5 p.m., Hoyt Hall
• Thursday, February 26, 5 – 6 p.m., Hoyt Hall

OPPORTUNITIES IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Investigate career and internship possibilities in the nonprofit sector.

• Tues., February 24, 5 – 6 p.m., Hoyt Hall

SPRING INTERNSHIP & CAREER EXPO (Spring ICE)
Spring ICE is scheduled for:

• Wednesday, February 11, 2009, 1:30 – 5:30 p.m., Millett Hall

Designed for students seeking internships AND graduating students seeking full-time employment. More than 120 regional and national employers are expected. Students should dress professionally and bring copies of their resume.

A list of participating Spring ICE organizations (including organization links and descriptions, positions, and majors desired) is now available at our Spring ICE Information Site. You will be required to input your MUNet User Name and Password to enter the site.

If you are offered a subsequent on-campus interview, you must register with the Office of Career Services on Miami CAREERlink, if you are not already registered.

• Miami CAREERlink will send you regular emails of job and/or internship postings that might appeal to you. In order to use this feature, you must select ‘Yes’ to receive email notifications. (example in PDF format)
  
  
  • In addition, you must select criteria within the ‘Jobs’ tab under ‘Advanced Search’. It is imperative that you save your search (example in PDF format) and then organize a schedule of how frequently you would like to receive emails. To avoid missing any exciting opportunities, the Office of Career Services suggests receiving emails DAILY (example in PDF format).


• If you have not yet registered with Career Services, it is not too late. Register on Miami CAREERlink.


• If you are registered on Miami CAREERlink, do not forget to UPDATE your PROFILE. Has your GPA changed? Do you have new experiences to add? Do you have a new phone number or e-mail address? Go to Miami CAREERlink and update your data as soon as possible!

Sorry, There Is No List of Jobs

We are often asked by students for a copy of The List of Jobs available to Miami students. They are not talking about the list of employers who are recruiting on campus or the jobs listed on our Miami CAREERlink, but an actual magical list they may use to contact employers about available jobs.

Unfortunately, no such list exists! It is understandable why the thought and myth of such a list might provide some comfort to those looking for a job. After all, you probably looked at a list of colleges and universities prior to applying to colleges. You may also research employers based on a list of the best employers to work for. “Lists” provide quick, accessible, and useful avenues to information.

So, why not make The List of Jobs available to Miami students? It sounds like a reasonable request. Here are two primary reasons why this list does not exist: (1) it would become out-of-date almost on a daily basis and (2) 70 – 80% of jobs are never placed on a list, which means that list would only scratch the surface of available jobs. There is no substitute for good old-fashioned networking, contacting employers directly, and researching employers on the internet. The Office of Career Services has some excellent information on how to conduct a job search. We also offer various workshops on the job-search process. To access these resources, go to www.muohio.edu/careers/. Click on “Students”, “Job-Search Resources”, and then select a link to your area of interest. The following links may be helpful to get you started:

• “Career Development Series” — provides access to our Self-Instructional Guides on such topics as Job-Search Strategies, Resume Preparation, Cover Letters and Other Job-Search Correspondence, Interviewing, etc.
• “Internet Resources for Job and Career Search” — links to various internet sites
• “CareerSearch” — online database of employers
• “WetFeet” and “Vault” provide career and employer information useful in researching employers, industries, and career topics.

Looking for a job can be a stressful, frustrating, and time-consuming process. The Career Advisors are here to help you design your own self-directed job-search strategy and answer your related questions. If you would like to set up an appointment, please call us at 529-3831.

Never give out your social security number, bank account numbers, or credit card numbers when applying for jobs online or responding to online information requests for background checks.

Identity thieves have been known to post fraudulent job postings on online job boards, contact applicants with e-mails that lead an applicant to believe they are being considered for the job, and then ask the applicant for the type of personal information described above to be used as a part of a “background check.” This information is then used to steal the applicant’s identity. For additional information on this scam, refer to the HOT TOPICS section of this newsletter.

Spring ICE: Expanded Express 15 Minute Drop-In Hours

Friday, February 6
9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hoyt Hall

Monday, February 9
9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hoyt Hall

Tuesday, February 10
9 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Hoyt Hall

If you would like a Career Advisor to review your resume prior to Spring ICE or answer a quick question about Spring ICE (Wednesday, February 11), please come to the Office of Career Services, 241 Hoyt Hall during the above hours. No appointment is necessary: first-come, first-served.

Vol. 7, No. 4 REMINDERS Don’t Get Personal: Protecting Your Privacy During an Internet Job Search Be aware of how job-search Web sites use your resume and the information you supply. Understand how to evaluate job-search sites so your privacy is protected. Learn How to Perform a One-Minute Miracle With Spring ICE looming on the horizon (Feb. 11 to be exact) learn the “formula” for developing your brief, introductory commercial when you introduce yourself to employers. Recruiters Say Be Prepared for Career Fairs You have your introduction ready, now what? This article offers helpful tips on how to prepare for a career fair.

Address: 241 Hoyt Hall Miami University Oxford, OH 45056 Phone: (513) 529-3831 Fax: (513) 529-3822 Web: www.muohio.edu/careers/ E-mail: careerservices@muohio.edu