网络
什么是网络?
网络 is building relationships with people to exchange information and develop 专业. 你r professional network can include your friends, classmates, professors, coworkers, supervisors, and even your family and family friends or neighbors. 不 forget that your career advisors at UD are also in your professional network!
为什么网络?
When you start looking for 机会, your professional network can help you find 机会 by telling you where to look or keeping you in mind when they see new 机会. 你r network can even vouch for you when you apply.
Use LinkedIn when you network.
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LinkedIn is like social media but for professionals! 你 can connect with people, find jobs/实习生ships and apply for them, find UD alumni, and more.
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Fill out your profile as completely as you can. Ask your career advisor to help you or to provide you with recommendations for improvement.
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Headline: State your goals, career interest, highlights, and/or accomplishments.
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Photo: Use a professional headshot that shows your face clearly.
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搜索 for jobs or connections by industry, job title, location, school, etc.
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消息人! Don’t be shy about reaching out.
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Follow up if you haven't heard anything (roughly 2 weeks).
招聘会
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Re搜索 - look into companies of interest and don’t discount those that aren’t in 你的领域.
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Elevator pitch - customize your pitch for the job/实习生ships offered in the industry.
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Ask questions - ask about things that can’t be found on the website.
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微笑! - Maintain eye contact and smile. This will communicate that you are engaged 和感兴趣的.
How to Write an Elevator Pitch
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An elevator pitch should encapsulate who you are, what you have to offer and what 你的目标或兴趣是. It should be brief - imagine that you’re on a quick elevator ride and only have a few seconds to tell someone what you’re all about.
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例子:“嗨，我是杰西卡. 我是英语专业的大三学生. 我感兴趣的 editing and 出版. I’m currently 实习生ing at the World Affairs Council where I do social media for all of their events. I saw that your company is looking for a marketing 实习生. Can you tell me a little bit about what kinds of projects your past 实习生s 已经完成了?”
招聘信息
An informational interview is an informal conversation you can have with someone who is working in a field of your interest. Talking with people allows you to learn about different career paths and increase your connections. A lot of jobs and 实习生ships are gained through these connections.
如何准备
- Re搜索 the professional and their company.
- 调查他们的行业.
- Review your experiences, interests, and 技能.
- 列出问题清单.
Arrive a few minutes early and dress in formal or business casual attire. 如果会议 is virtual or over the phone, identify a quiet location beforehand and ensure that your roommates know to be quiet. If you need a quiet place, reach out to our office if you’d like to reserve a private room on campus.
发送一封感谢信:
Within two days, send a thank you email or note highlighting the value of the meeting
and referencing something specific the professional suggested. 这能把门关上
开放未来交流.
Develop a plan to stay in touch:
It is important to stay in touch with these contacts. Follow up every few months,
but this depends on whether or not you have something substantial to say. 实质性的
updates can include: an update on your professional life, an interesting article,
or even a season’s greeting. Not everyone will reciprocate, so do not take it personally
如果有人不回复. Also create a database to keep track of contact information;
include: name, date of conversation or follow-up, outcome and any relevant notes.
你可以问的问题
Always have questions prepared to ask recruiters. Here a few suggestions below:
What projects are 实习生s/employees currently working on?
What’s a typical day like for an 实习生?
How did you land your current position?
What do you like best about your job or company?
UD教育
How do you think your UD education helped you with your job?
What classes at UD do you feel helped you the most in your current career path?
How have you leveraged your liberal arts background?What was your first 实习生ship
或者工作?
How did you decide to go to graduate school (if applicable)?
你在特拉华大学参与过吗? 如果有，如何?
额外的问题
What was the hardest adjustment for you after college?
Did you end up where you thought you would post-graduation?
What do you enjoy about your job now?
How did you choose to work at the company you do now?
What do you think would help me as I apply for X (job/实习生ship/REU/etc.)?
额外的建议!
提防社交媒体
No one should judge you based on what’s on your 推特 or Instagram; however, people will judge you based on your 推特 and Instagram. To ensure that you put your best foot forward, we’ve compiled a list of social media tips for you to utilize.
- Adjust your privacy settings and be aware of what is and is not public.
- Know what comes up when you 搜索 your name on Google.
- Proactively untag yourself from photos you do not want public.
- Never complain about your job, boss, coworkers, or school on public or full-name affiliated 社交媒体账户. Be wary of sharing your personal views on social media, especially 关于热点话题.
一般电子邮件礼仪
包括以下内容:
- Saluatation(问候)
- 目的
- Skill set/background summary
- Attachment of resume (optional)
- 号召行动
致:加比·奥尼尔
Subject Line: Summer 2024 Internship
你好,女士. 奥尼尔,
My name is 克里斯蒂娜阮 and I met you at the 云顶集团 job fair last 周四. When we spoke, you mentioned that you would have summer 实习生ships posted soon and that I should email you my resume. I am still interested in the marketing 实习生ship that you mentioned and am sending you my resume for your consideration. 你 may give me a call at 972-721-5000.
谢谢你！
克里斯蒂娜阮
To: Angela Smith - Financial Analyst at ABC Company
Subject Line: Financial Analytics 实习生ship
你好,安琪拉,
It was great speaking with you at the video interview workshop you hosted at the University 上周在达拉斯举行的. I decided to apply for the Summer 2024 financial analytics 实习生ship you recommended based on my background in data analytics. 我附上了我的简历 按您的要求审核. Thank you again for your time.
真诚地,
笨人
致:加比·奥尼尔
你好,傻瓜,
I am a junior 英语 major at UD and I see you graduated from UD with a degree in 英语. I was hoping that you’d be open to talking briefly over the phone or meeting for a cup of coffee to discuss your professional path after UD? 我感兴趣的 learning more about social media marketing. Any insight you could give me about your career path in marketing for Whole Foods would be greatly appreciated!
谢谢你的宝贵时间，
乔纳森·罗奇
致:乔纳森·罗奇
Subject Line: Meet for Coffee?
嗨,先生. 蟑螂,
My name is 克里斯蒂娜阮 and I met you at the Champagne Breakfast at Groundhog 几周前的一天. When we spoke, you suggested we meet for coffee so we can chat about your career path as an 英语 grad and how you ended up at Fidelity. My schedule is flexible and I can meet Monday through 周四 in the evenings. 请 let me know what days and times work best for you.
谢谢你！
克里斯蒂娜阮
为什么要使用LinkedIn?
Regardless of your major, LinkedIn is a necessity in today’s world. 它可以帮助你建立 a professional presence and begin building your professional network. 这令人难以置信 important for getting jobs, 实习生ships and even volunteer 机会 while in 大学及以上. In basic terms, it is an online resume that allows recruiters and connections to find you based on your 技能 and experience.
How to Create an Effective Profile
- 你r face should take up most of the photo
- 你 should be dressed 专业
- Do not use selfies or obvious photo filters
- Experience should highlight specific outcomes or accomplishments
- Education should highlight your major and relevant coursework
- Attach links, files and media
- Use targeted keywords that are relevant to the field you’re interest in
- Write clearly and concisely in first person
- Highlight your goals/interests as they relate to your target 实习生ship, job, or opportunity
- Revise with the help of OPCD
- Identify valuable 技能 by analyzing job listings
- List 技能 that frequently appear in the jobs you apply for--only if you have them
- Evaluate your resume for soft 技能 and list them along with the hard, measurable 技能.
如何使用LinkedIn
如何在LinkedIn上取得成功
- 加入专业团体
- 加入校友团体
- Engage with your connections
- Explore companies and look for people you have connections with
- 与招聘人员交谈
- 申请工作
- Follow companies of interest and influencers in 你的领域 of interest