Career Advice from Employers

Yesterday, a member of The Career Center attended an employer panel. Reps from Johnson & Johnson, Paychex, FedExGround, MTV and Hilton were present.

Here is what they had to say:

• Employers are open to coming to campus to speak to clubs, but it's a good idea to partner with your Career Center and remain professional at all times! Confirm, confirm, confirm.


• Make use of employers that are on campus, it's easier to connect with someone in person.


• Recruiters are moving away from using Monster and Hotjobs. LinkedIn.com (a social networking site for professionals) is being used more and more.


• Students are fine with technical skills but lack soft skills like communication and writing.


• Career Fairs - Introduce yourself and highlight your skills and RESEARCH the company. It's a no no to hand your resume to an employer and say - so what jobs/internships do you have for me?


• When answering interview questions, do just that, answer the question asked - use the STAR method. Situation, Task, Action, Result.


• Employers seek flexibility, drive and demonstrated interest in the field.


• Your resume should show your passions - what makes you different. Highlight leadership.


• Already have an internship? Do great work but also connect with those around you - they will notice and may ask you to stay on!