Hire-a-Shocker Newsletter - August 19, 2013

In this issue: Hire-a-Shocker Showcase Sundae Fun Day Employer On-the-Line Geography & Environmental Science Majors

WSU Career Services

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Hire-a-Shocker Showcase The Office of Career Services invites all students to the first Hire-a-Shocker Showcase! The Welcomefest event will be held Wednesday, August 28 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on the north lawn of Grace Wilkie Hall.

If you need to work while attending classes, or if you need job experience in your major, mark your calendar to attend.

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“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.”

- Theodore Roosevelt

Sundae Fun Day The nine departments housed in Grace Wilkie Hall and Grace Wilkie Annex invite you to the annual “Sundae Fun Day!” The event will take place Monday, August 26 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. “Look for the tent on the south lawn of Grace Wilkie Hall and the folks wearing Neapolitan-colored Sundae Fun Day t-shirts,” says Lori Godderz, office manager for Career Services.

Godderz created the event to make students aware of the services available. “I noticed tour groups walking by Grace Wilkie Hall. Someone would point to our building and tell about an office inside. Most students are not aware of all the services in our area,” Godderz said. The idea of hosting an outdoor event to offer ice cream and information to students was discussed by the GW departments and a committee was formed. Sundae Fun Day became an official Welcomefest event!

Career Services created a 2013 Hire-a-Shocker mystery t-shirt to be revealed at the event this year, but only 550 are available. “First come, first served!,” commented Godderz. Reusable yellow Sundae Fun Day bags will be available for collecting brochures and giveaways too!

FREE Ice Cream Sundae FREE Reusable Event Bag FREE T-shirt and MORE!

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Can my resume exceed one page?

Courtesy of “The Campus Career Coach,” copyright holder: http://thecampuscareercoach.com/ Kevin from the University of Texas – El Paso asked: Should a resume be one page long, or is it okay for it to be longer?

“One page or two?” is a popular question. In response, I have one hard rule (no exceptions!): Your resume must not exceed one page (unless it needs to!)

Huh? Most people can and should stick to a one-page resume, but a one-pager is not realistic or suitable for everyone in all circumstances. Context is very important in answering the “one page or two” question. Here are a few guiding statements: - Most traditional-aged college students looking for entry-level employment should stick to a one-page resume.

- Most mid-career professionals can and should stick to a one-page resume.

- Academic professors and researchers don’t prepare resumes to look for academic work. They write a Curriculum Vitae that can range from 5-50 pages.

- Some executives and other senior level professionals have resumes that range from 2-4 pages (many are able to keep it brief and stick to one page).

Your resume is a marketing document, not an informational document. Your resume is an executive summary of your relevant qualifications (education, experience, skills and characteristics) formatted in such a way that the reader can easily get to know you and what you offer and make an informed decision regarding whether or not they want to consider you for an interview.

Your resume is NOT an all-inclusive document that speaks to every aspect of your education, experience, skills and characteristics. Let’s be honest. Not everything about you is relevant or important to employers making hiring decisions. Including irrelevant information on your resume makes it harder for employers to find the relevant information.

Irrelevant stuff gets in the way.

Just because you want to say it, doesn’t mean employers want or need to hear it. Just because it is important to you, doesn’t mean it is important to them! Before you put anything on your resume, ask yourself : “Why do employers need to know this about me?” and “How does this information make me a stronger candidate in the eyes of the employers I am targeting?“ If you can’t come up with good answers, employers won’t be able to either. Look at yourself from the employer’s perspective before you start writing your resume. Don’t let the format of your resume get in the way of the content Really small fonts. Too many font styles. Too many font sizes. .25’’ margins all the way around.

Generic “one size fits all” resume templates. All of these formatting tricks just get in the way of the content and make it harder for employers to get to know you through your resume. When it comes to resumes, one-size-fits-all and formatting gimmicks are the wrong ways to go. When you do need to present your resume in a hard-copy format, choose a good quality stationery paper (20 lb stock at least), make sure the watermark is right side up and forward facing, and print each page of your resume on its own sheet of paper. When you print your resume, you control the appearance. Make the best impression possible on paper by going single-sided. Good luck!

Career Coffee Blog...By Jan Mead Hello and Welcome!

Whether this is your first semester at Wichita State or you are returning after some time off, we are glad you are here.

And we would love to meet you.

We’re here to help you answer those “what shall I do with my life?” questions, as well as the “where can I do that?” questions that follow. “How can I do that?” questions are important, too.

We have our own questions, intended to help you answer your questions. And we have exercises and assessments, designed for the same purpose.

We offer resources to help you find a job on campus – or away from campus.

We will assist you with your resume and other job search correspondence (think cover letter and reference page).

We will coach you regarding networking and we will help you practice your interview skills.

If it has to do with career or work, we are all about it. Call us at 316.978.3435 or stop by 203 Grace Wilkie Hall.

We are anxious to see you again...or meet you for the first time.

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Employer On-the-Line Enterprise Holdings Enterprise Holdings is the parent company of Alamo Rent A Car, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental. “Enterprise Holdings is headquartered in St. Louis, and we are now ranked 15th on the Forbes Private Companies list…We're also part of a global strategic alliance with Europcar, creating the world's largest car rental network.”

Interviewee: James Oaks, PHR and Talent Acquisition Manager.

What was your first job after completing your education?

James: “Basketball coach and history teacher in Tulsa OK, all grades K-12.”

What are some types of career positions at your organization which students might not expect to find?

James: “There are 100+ job descriptions and 74,000+ employees. Ninety-eight percent of new hires begin as management trainees. There are multiple opportunities for moving up within the company, including HR or Loss Prevention, just to mention a couple. Everyone at Enterprise has been on the front lines at some point.”

Why do you want to hire Shockers?

James: “I have a connection to WSU. I live out of the area now but have been a season ticket holder, and continue to connect with WSU friends on Facebook. I am proud when we hire WSU students. Hiring one great student at WSU leads to networking opportunities with other great students. Enterprise wants to be an employer of choice for Shockers. WSU students are trained to work at great companies, local companies, companies in the aviation industry. Shockers have a very practical approach to working, a very high standard of excellence. Enterprise considers it an honor to hire a Shocker.”

Do you have a job search tip to share?

James: “Stay practical in your job search. Don’t be afraid to relocate, to get out of your comfort zone. Consider every relationship, especially during your junior and senior years, an opportunity for job search. Everyone you meet presents a networking opportunity. You could sit next to a decision maker at a ballgame. Take every opportunity. Use social media? Yes, but also have social interaction. Network! Remember you are in control of your success. Stay practical. If you are with an employer and they are having spinach salad, you have spinach salad, too.”

James asked us, “Do we know why the company is called Enterprise?

James: “The owner, Jack Taylor, flew Hellcats off the decks of the Enterprise ship.”

What‘s in a name?

Our founder, Jack Taylor, named our company Enterprise as a salute to a WWII aircraft carrier he served on - the USS Enterprise.

Today the “Enterprise” name is synonymous with the leadership and vision of our founding family - while “Holdings” represents the identity of all of our businesses share as Taylor Family companies. (http://www.enterpriseholdings.com/about-us/heritage/).

For more information about EnterpriseHoldings go to: http://www.enterpriseholdings.com/about-us/great-employer/

Careers Center Stage: Cartographers & Photogrammetrists Cartographers and photogrammetrists measure, analyze, and interpret geographic information to create maps and charts for political, educational, and other purposes.

Cartographers are general mapmakers who compile data from multiple sources and then use principles of cartographic design to make maps. Photogrammetrists are specialized mapmakers who use aerial photographs, satellite images, and light-imaging detection and ranging technology (LIDAR) to build 3-D models of the Earth’s surface and its features for purposes of creating maps.

Duties: - Collect and analyze geographic data - Examine and compile data from ground surveys, reports, aerial photographs, and satellite images - Prepare thematic maps in digital or graphic form for social, environmental, political, business, educational, and design purposes - Revise existing maps and charts to make corrections, adjustments and updates

Important qualities: critical-thinking skills decision-making skills problem-solving skills detail-oriented

Job Outlook: Employment of cartographers and photogrammetrists is expected to grow 22 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. Increasing use of maps for national security and local government planning will fuel most of the growth.

Similar occupations: surveyor, urban planner, geographer, environmental scientist Occupational Outlook Handbook / Bureau of Labor Statistics

“Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing.”

- Abraham Lincoln

Employers want to hire Shockers!

INTRUST Bank, Menards, Anomaly Squared and Enterprise Rent-a-Car especially want to network with WSU students! _________________________________ INTRUST Bank: Job 12430 - Teller, Wichita Job 17444 - CSC Banker, Wichita If you are thinking about a career in banking, consider working a nondegreed, entry level banking job before graduation. Banks tend to promote from within and often expect teller or other banking experience when applying for professional positions. _________________________________ Menards: Job 18007 - Manager Trainee Program, west Wichita location Gain valuable management training in Wichita and begin your career while still a student. _________________________________ Anomaly Squared: Job 18006 - Customer Service Representative, Wichita _________________________________ Enterprise Rent-A-Car: Job 17997 - Management Trainee, Wichita _________________________________ SMG: Job 18038 - Guest Service Rep., Downtown Wichita

Hire-a-Shocker _________________________________ If you’re looking for a job, you need to check out Hire-a-Shocker, our online recruitment system.

Post your resume and search for part-time, full-time, degreed and nondegreed positions, including oncampus opportunities. Hire-a-Shocker also shows which employers are coming to career events and allows you to apply for on-campus interviews.

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of HR executives/managers believe that colleges and universities should develop professionalism in students regardless of their field of study.

“Employers want new workers to be responsible, ethical, and team oriented, and to possess strong communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.

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of HR executives/managers believe that the sense of entitlement has increased among employees.

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Source: Center for Professional Excellence at York College of Pennsylvania’s 2012 Professionalism in the Workplace Study. To download a copy of the full report, visit: www.ycp.edu/cpe.

Fall 2013 Events

August 26 - Sundae Fun Day, Grace Wilkie South Lawn August 28 - Hire-a-Shocker Showcase, Grace Wilkie North Lawn September 30 - Koch Accounting Interviews October 1 - Grant Thornton Accounting Interviews October 2 - Lindburg Vogel Pierce Faris Accounting Interviews October 3 - Adams, Brown, Beren, Ball Accounting Interviews October 4 - Ernst & Young Accounting Interviews October 7 - Allen, Gibbs, Houlik Accounting Interviews October 7 - BKD Accounting Interviews October 8 - Kennedy & Coe Accounting Interviews October 9 - CBIZ Accounting Interviews November 8 - Education Career Fair November 13 - Employer Day, Armed Forces

Office Hours Monday & Tuesday 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Wednesday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Walk-In Hours Monday, Tuesday & Thursday - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Notice of Nondiscrimination Wichita State University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies: Director, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita KS 67260-0205; telephone (316) 978-6791.

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