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Preparing the best first impression
By Kayla Lavender | Special correspondent
Now that the semester has almost come to an end,
graduating students and those right behind them are
seeking sources regarding career choices. But these
resources can be difficult to access without motiva-
tion — or without knowing what to look for.
Many turn to the Internet and a blizzard of tips
on key questions, resumes and how to woo hiring
managers.
Before turning to the Net, however, it's impor-
tant to exhaust the face-to-face interaction offered
by a handful of employees at the Career Center in
Chestnut Hall.
The Career Center gives tips and tricks on writ-
ing professional-looking resumes and cover letters,
as well as conducting mock job interviews
A good resume — both in content and presenta-
tion — is crucial, particularly because many em-
ployers are filing them electronically. A resume
should include a few basic features:
• a readable font (10- to 14-point type in Times
New Roman, Arial or Tahoma)
• important keywords and phrases
• the chosen profession's language
• boldface or all capital letters rather than
italics or underlining, which can cause
problems if combined
It's also necessary to avoid the common mistakes
associated with writing a resume, such as focusing
strictly on job responsibilities and not performance,
and typos.
Keywords are key
When it comes to identifying what employers
want, the Career Center suggests collecting 20 to
25 job listings, mission statements and job descrip-
tions for the career fields.
While reading through this list, identify the key
words and phrases that describe the education, ex-
perience, skills and qualities potential employers
are seeking. Add these keywords to a list and put
a checkmark next to them when seen again to note
their frequency. The keywords with the most check-
marks will offer insight into what employers are
looking for in new workers.
Online savvy
And now employers are turning to the Web for
insight into you. Social media accounts, such as
Facebook, Twitter and Linkedln, are quickly be-
coming career networks for employers and employ-
ees alike.
Depending on the career field, workers are now
creating websites for online resumes and portfolios.
These websites, whether personal or professional,
allow potential employers to browse your work and
capabilities without crowding their desk space.
Online resumes and portfolios are newer and
easier for employers to understand, and if you have
a blog dedicated to your profession, employers can
properly assess your knowledge and abilities within
that career field.
Until then, work with on-campus resources. Set
up mock interviews at the Career Center. Attend
career seminars. Research employers. Update your
resume regularly. Discuss career and education op-
portunities with your career mentor and/or adviser.
And, most importantly, just breathe. It's not over
yet.
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