WHERE TO LOOK

The job search process takes time and a lot of hard work. Fortunately, there are many ways for job seekers to go about locating employment opportunities. To maximize your time and energy, utilize both online and in-person search methods and be purposeful in identifying opportunities and companies that mesh with your personality, skills, interests and values. Developing materials to effectively market your skills, education and experiences is also an important step. HAVE YOU LOOKED HERE?

1. HANDSHAKE handshake.auburn.edu 2. LINKEDIN linkedin.com 3. CAREERSHIFT aub.ie/CareerShift 4. CAREER FAIRS aub.ie/careerevents 5. ON CAMPUS RECRUITING handshake.auburn.edu 6. AU FACULTY & ADVISORS 7. AU ALUMNI CLUBS alumni.auburn.edu/clubs 8. FRIENDS & FAMILY

DID YOU KNOW?

Handshake is a great place for Auburn students and alumni to start the job search as it is home to over 22,00 employers and actively recruiting for open positions. Build your profile on handshake.auburn.edu, upload your résumé and begin searching for jobs and internships immediately.

It is estimated that 65%–80% of jobs are found through networking. Network to gain information about your career field of interest and to develop contacts that can help you achieve your goals. Networking contacts can fall into one of three categories: personal, pro-personal and professional. The type of connection you have with each contact can affect the way in which you communicate. For example, you will discuss career goals and plans differently with a trusted professor than with a corporate recruiter.

PERSONAL Family Friends Mentors

PRO-PERSONAL Professors Advisors Classmates Alumni

PROFESSIONAL Corporate Recruiters Internship Supervisors Industry Professionals Alumni

Assess your current network by listing people you know from each category. Look for opportunities to expand your network through resources, activities and events such as career fairs, professional organization meetings, informational interviews and LinkedIn.