2016 MSOE Career Services Dept Guide

TOC 40

Advice from the Career Services Department 1
Steps to Getting a Job 2
MSOE Handshake 3
Building a Resume 4
Example Resume 5
Qualification Examples 6
Top 10 Common Resume Mistakes 7
Action Verbs to Help Your Resume 8
What Employers Want to Know About Your Senior Project 9
How to Write a Cover Letter 10
Example Cover Letter 11
Career-related Work Experience Through Internships 12
On-campus Interview Sign-up Procedure 13
The Interview Conversation and Purpose 14
Dressing for the Successful Interview 15
Interview Etiquette 16-17
Are You Ready for That Important Interview? 18
Interview Questions 19
Your Second Interview – The Onsite Visit 19
Answering Behavioral Interview Questions (STAR method) 20
Tell Me About Yourself 21
Questions to Ask Employers 22
Creating a Professional Virtual Presence 23
LinkedIn 24
Making Career Fairs Work for You 25
Networking 26
Personal Branding – The Power to Connect 27
How to Write a Thank You Letter 28
Example Thank You Letter 29
Example References Page 30
Professional Development Transcript 31
Montage Talent – Online Portfolio 32
How to contact the MSOE Career Services Department
Student Life and Campus Center Phone: (414) 277-7120
Room CC-370 Fax: (414) 277-7122
1025 North Broadway Email: Dr. Mary Spencer:
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109 Jennifer Abing:
Website:
Handshake: