-Trying to find your supervisor from a job ten years ago where you made an outstanding contribution?
-Wish you could find a contact at XYZ company before you submit a resume and cover letter?
-Wanting to learn more about the career background of the person who will be interviewing you next week?
These are some of the reasons alumni are choosing to utilize social networking job search tools like LinkedIn.com. Although you can’t count on simply filling out a profile and waiting for employers to find you, tools such as LinkedIn can help aid your job search in the above ways. Also join the “Official University of Kentucky Alumni Group” LinkedIn group.
Monday, June 8, 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
Share Your Expertise
Do you enjoy your work? Are you willing to let fellow alums in career transition or UK students interview you about your career path? WE NEED YOU!!!
You’re invited to participate in the new UK Mentoring & Shadowing Network to provide mentoring shadowing opportunities for current UK students. Share your professional experiences with UK students by getting involved in this great program – make as large or as small of a commitment as you’d like. Registration for the UK Mentoring & Shadowing Network is completely online, and it only takes a few minutes to sign up. If you would like to be a part of the UK Mentoring & Shadowing Network, you may complete your mentoring profile by visiting https://uky-csm.symplicity.com/mentors. You are also welcome to contact Brooke.Brown@uky.edu with any questions.
You’re invited to participate in the new UK Mentoring & Shadowing Network to provide mentoring shadowing opportunities for current UK students. Share your professional experiences with UK students by getting involved in this great program – make as large or as small of a commitment as you’d like. Registration for the UK Mentoring & Shadowing Network is completely online, and it only takes a few minutes to sign up. If you would like to be a part of the UK Mentoring & Shadowing Network, you may complete your mentoring profile by visiting https://uky-csm.symplicity.com/mentors. You are also welcome to contact Brooke.Brown@uky.edu with any questions.
Friday, April 17, 2009
Should I Follow-Up?
Abosolutely! Many job seekers wonder if they should follow-up after submitting their resumes. Dan Parker, Employee Relations Manager with Trane Commercial Systems, shares this advice.
“As a recruiter, I receive lots and lots of resumes through the mail, internet, fax, under my door, etc. I do think it pays to follow up with a phone call to ensure that, whatever mode of delivery you used, it actually worked and got into the employer’s hands. There have been many times when people call me up and I cannot locate the resume they sent in. So, a follow-up phone call can be a win-win occasion: candidates rest assured the employer actually received their resume, and the employer is able to connect a resume —at least over the phone—to a real live person.” A panel of recruiters shared this same advice at last fall's Alumni event "Job Search Advice from Executive Recruiters and HR Professionals".
“As a recruiter, I receive lots and lots of resumes through the mail, internet, fax, under my door, etc. I do think it pays to follow up with a phone call to ensure that, whatever mode of delivery you used, it actually worked and got into the employer’s hands. There have been many times when people call me up and I cannot locate the resume they sent in. So, a follow-up phone call can be a win-win occasion: candidates rest assured the employer actually received their resume, and the employer is able to connect a resume —at least over the phone—to a real live person.” A panel of recruiters shared this same advice at last fall's Alumni event "Job Search Advice from Executive Recruiters and HR Professionals".
Keeping Up In A Down Economy
Although many alumni have been job seeking for several months now, I'd like to stress the importance of remaining positive when networking. In your network are individuals who can help you with your job search. Avoid using time with them to rehash layoff stories. Instead, use networking events to meet new people and learn more about their work history, community involvement, hobbies, etc. Also, be sure to share your key skills and career accomplishments and specific companies or industries that you are targeting.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Caroline’s Favorite Job Search Resources
LinkedIn.com a social networking tool that helps job seekers find former colleagues, research employers, obtain references, and search for leads. Join the University of Kentucky Official Alumni Group to network with other graduates and share leads.
Simplyhired.com or Indeed.com job boards with 100’s of crawlers. Fill in “keywords or what” and “where” and let the internet do your work in seconds.
Expert Resume book series by Wendy Enelow and Louise M. Kursmark gives examples of current trends in resume writing complete with excellent examples.
Simplyhired.com or Indeed.com job boards with 100’s of crawlers. Fill in “keywords or what” and “where” and let the internet do your work in seconds.
Expert Resume book series by Wendy Enelow and Louise M. Kursmark gives examples of current trends in resume writing complete with excellent examples.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
More Job Search Advice from Fellow UK Alumni
Networking and Direct Contact is Still How 80% of People Find Jobs
“As has been the case with every job I've ever had, I got the lead through networking, specifically through an old business colleague who knew I was job hunting and mentioned my name to the owner of the company. I never would have thought -- on my own -- to look in the medical field, or that this person would be the one to help me finally land a job. I’d like to stress to other alumni to not only network, but to cast a wide net, because you just never know.”
-UK Alumni who recently landed a position in a new field after experiencing a lay off
Do Not Give Up!
“Job seeking is a time consuming process but if one is persistent and sets goals the end result is possible. Be organized and do not give up!”
-UK alumni who recently changed fields and obtained a position in non-profit
“As has been the case with every job I've ever had, I got the lead through networking, specifically through an old business colleague who knew I was job hunting and mentioned my name to the owner of the company. I never would have thought -- on my own -- to look in the medical field, or that this person would be the one to help me finally land a job. I’d like to stress to other alumni to not only network, but to cast a wide net, because you just never know.”
-UK Alumni who recently landed a position in a new field after experiencing a lay off
Do Not Give Up!
“Job seeking is a time consuming process but if one is persistent and sets goals the end result is possible. Be organized and do not give up!”
-UK alumni who recently changed fields and obtained a position in non-profit
Friday, April 3, 2009
Job Search Advice from Fellow Alums
The recession and challenging economy have unfortunately left many alumni out of work. The following is some sound job search advice from fellow alumni who are in the search or who have recently landed new positions.
1) Utilize Social Networking Tools Such as LinkedIn.com
“In the very first week of signing up for LinkedIn, I had over 30 contacts accept me into their network. These contacts were previous managers, supervisors, and agents who had worked for me. More importantly, the contacts were people that have seen my work, have been impressed with it, and would ultimately recommend me for a position internal or external to their organization. Some of the contacts were unaware that I was looking for a position until they saw my profile. So far, all communication has been positive and professional on the LinkedIn site. LinkedIn makes it painfully easy to give someone a recommendation and encourages the reciprocation of a recommendation even if someone is not looking for a new job; these recommendations seen by the public could ultimately lead to promotions etc.
Within three days of signing up a previous manager had added me to his network and saw my qualifications. He asked me to show up on site the next day for an interview about one of my main experiences. This turned out to be pro-bono work but could ultimately lead to employment when his organization is able to hire a resource. If I had a LinkedIn account immediately when I was laid off, I would most likely be employed by now. You cannot pay enough for the networking that LinkedIn provides on a daily basis to thousands of professionals.”
-J.D. Allen, UK alumni seeking project management position
1) Utilize Social Networking Tools Such as LinkedIn.com
“In the very first week of signing up for LinkedIn, I had over 30 contacts accept me into their network. These contacts were previous managers, supervisors, and agents who had worked for me. More importantly, the contacts were people that have seen my work, have been impressed with it, and would ultimately recommend me for a position internal or external to their organization. Some of the contacts were unaware that I was looking for a position until they saw my profile. So far, all communication has been positive and professional on the LinkedIn site. LinkedIn makes it painfully easy to give someone a recommendation and encourages the reciprocation of a recommendation even if someone is not looking for a new job; these recommendations seen by the public could ultimately lead to promotions etc.
Within three days of signing up a previous manager had added me to his network and saw my qualifications. He asked me to show up on site the next day for an interview about one of my main experiences. This turned out to be pro-bono work but could ultimately lead to employment when his organization is able to hire a resource. If I had a LinkedIn account immediately when I was laid off, I would most likely be employed by now. You cannot pay enough for the networking that LinkedIn provides on a daily basis to thousands of professionals.”
-J.D. Allen, UK alumni seeking project management position
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