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2017 CAL MARITIME CAREER GUIDE — NAVIGATING YOUR CAREER PATH
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Career Pitch / Elevator Speech / 30-60 Second Commercial
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Set-up your full profile now!
Use the site to research companies
and recruiters prior to an interview.
Find alumni or groups/connections that may be
employed or have a link with the potential employer.
These three terms,
Career Pitch
,
Elevator
Speech
and
30-60 Second Commercial
,
all refer to the same technique. This technique,
or marketing tool, is used during networking
exchanges, interviews or when attending career
fairs. The Career Pitch is an overview of your
knowledge, skills, and accomplishments and
can include your interests and future career
goals as they relate to your internship or job
search. To start, write out your key ideas and
topics that you want to cover and then practice
with a friend or career counselor so it sounds
conversational. You can have several versions
of a Career Pitch with each depending on the
scenario and your audience.
EXAMPLE
Hello, my name is__________. I am currently
a junior at CSU Maritime Academy majoring
in Global Studies and Maritime Affairs and
working part-time in Campus Security.
This role has enhanced my communication,
management and leadership skills.
In addition, I had an internship over the
summer with XYZ Security Company where I
worked in a team environment on a variety of
new projects and initiatives. I am a member
of Cal Maritime’s sailing team and study
Martial Arts. My plan upon graduation is to
seek a position within law enforcement.
Make sure you don’t sound too formal, too rehearsed or ramble! Stick to your time limit!
Social Media Websites and the Job Search
You have all heard and been instructed to “clean up your social media sites.” But what does this mean,
and have you taken the time to complete this? Use the information below as a guide to scrub your
digital foot print and use social media sites to your advantage while searching for internships or jobs.
GENERAL TIPS
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Search your name online to see what comes up.
Make sure that the real you is identified
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Are you too close to the situation?
Get a second pair of eyes to look at your sites.
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Follow the etiquette rules when seeking and maintaining
connections via social networking sites
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Deactivate your accounts while job searching.
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THE MOM RULE: If you would be embarrassed for
your mother to see or read your information—delete it!
INFORMATION NEVER TO SHARE
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Remove unflattering photos, videos and unfavorable
comments—also check photos where friends have
tagged you.
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Delete and refrain from making negative comments
about co-workers, peers or customers.
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Don’t display your drug/drinking habits.
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Never share intimate relationship details.
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Don’t brag about skipping school or work, playing
games or sleeping on the job.
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Don’t refer to a company by name;
they may get alerts when mentioned online.
ILLEGAL OR DISCRIMINATORY
INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Job seekers are protected from being asked
questions about identity, including religious
affiliations, political views and sexual orientation.
However, via social networking sites that have not
been thoroughly scrubbed, employers can now find
information that they are not allowed to ask you.