JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES
The Senior Recruiting Program is an easy and productive job
search strategy for many students. It should not, however, be the
only approach you take in conducting your search. Employ a variety
of strategies and you will multiply your opportunities.
Before you begin your search, take a little time to reflect on
who you are and where you are going. What type of position are you
seeking and what experiences have prepared you for that position?
Most college majors do not directly lead to a job title, and all
majors are prepared to do a variety of things. Last year a
mechanical engineer went to work in the financial district as a
trader's assistant while a marketing major accepted an offer from a
public accounting firm as an auditor. Your major provides some
structure to your academic preparation, but it need not limit your
options. It is okay to be open to a variety of opportunities and
flexible about what type of position you will consider. A specific
focus, however, lends structure to your search and keeps you
proactive rather than reactive. So, think about the type of job or
industry in which you would like to work, research the opportunities
for someone with your skills and interests, and then go for it. The
Center for Career Development Office will be happy to help you explore career
paths, options, and search strategies.
Please keep in mind that not all industries hire new employees in
the same manner. Some recruit on college campuses, others hire
former interns or promote support staff, some post ads for the
occasional opening.
ON-CAMPUS RECRUITING
Manhattan College currently uses ManhattanCSMLink, powered by NACElink/simplicity, for OCR. Students must submit their
resumes electronically to companies they wish to interview with.
While employers from career fields such as education, non-profit
organizations, and leisure industries rarely interview on campus,
your participation in the program will ensure that your resume is on
file whenever resumes are requested. CLICK
HERE FOR ON CAMPUS RECRUITING.
NETWORKING
Over 70% of all jobs are filled through networking, making this
one of the most effective strategies. Take advantage of all
opportunities to meet professionals in you chosen field, including
Career Fairs, alumni events, internships, student teaching, and
personal contacts. Conduct informational interview and learn all
that you can about the industry, field, and position. Your network
will keep you apprised of advances and opportunities in the field
and may help you land the job of your dreams. CLICK
HERE FOR INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS
JOB POSTING AND ADVERTISEMENTS
Companies post openings in a variety of ways. Internal postings
may reach you through your network, but you will have to look a
little harder for the external postings. While
classified ads may be a long shot for many new grads, it is generally
worth responding to interesting positions. Be sure to include a
cover letter that is strong dynamic to help your resume stand out from the rest of the
applicants. Check the job listings on line at ManhattanCSMLink by
logging onto: https://manhattan-csm.symplicity.com/students
COVER LETTER CAMPAIGN
After researching organizations for which you would like to work,
send a targeted letter and resume expressing your interest in
employment. These letters should be very personalized and contain
specific "hard sell " information about your
qualifications and experience. The last paragraph should mention
your intentions of following up on the cover letter with a phone
call. It is in your best interest to maintain personal contact with
those companies in which you are most interested.
INTERNET
Visit the Career Development website for links to career related websites.
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