In this issue: • Education Interview Day • On-Campus Jobs Fair • Spring 2014 Events • Bonus Feature: -Legal/Illegal Interview Questions -Marketing Your Resume
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Building Shockers, Building Professionals Issue 07 / 12.2.13
Leadership Development Programs by Jan Mead, Career Counselor
The training I received for my first job after graduation from Wichita State consisted of on-the-job training -- I trained myself. With information from the duties of HR Manager the best way I could figure out. Freedom to do things the way I chose was a part of my “by the seat of my pants” training, but so was a certain amount of panic as I questioned what I did. More than once I asked myself if I even had any idea what I was doing. Perhaps that is why I'm so impressed with the management and leadership training opportunities that exist for students and graduates today. A Wichita State student graduating this year can apply for management or leadership development programs with a number of companies. Some of these programs require candidates have a certain major to be considered, but others do not. In these programs you have the opportunity to gain practical hands-on training as you develop multiple skills and gain insight into the functional areas of the organization. You may learn production, customer service, how to maximize profits, motivate a team of professionals—a number of skills. Plus, most of the companies promise you will have fun while learning. Undoubtedly each of these programs is unique, but one thing the organiza-
Companies hiring now for Leadership Development Programs: AT&T BNSF (Burlington Northern) Brown’s Shoe Fit Company Cintas Corporation Consolidated Graphics Enterprise Holdings Foundation Financial Group Green Lantern J.B. Hunt Transport Menards Nestle Purina PetCare Penske Truck Leasing Precision Castparts Corp. Target TransAm Trucking, Inc. Waterway Car Wash Westway Feed
participants every chance for success. By teaching people the basics of business, they are grooming them for the future. And, with this caliber of training as a foundation for entering the professional world, a person might realize advantages long past their first job out of college. Intrigued? Contact Career Services today to learn more.
Education Interview Day -
Monday, February 10, 2014 Hughes Metropolitan Complex 8:30am check-in - 9:00am to 12:00pm scheduled interviews - 1:30 to 4:00pm scheduled interviews DEADLINES By January 24 students must update demographic information in Hire-a-Shocker and upload a resume. available from 4:00 to 6:00pm on that day if students have questions about the interview schedules. Call 978-3435. The schedules close in Hire-a-Shocker at 5:00pm on February 4.
On-Campus Jobs Fair
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Career Services is providing an opportunity for Wichita State University on-campus employers* to meet and talk with students interested in working while going to school. *This event is open to WSU employers from the Main Campus, West Campus, South Campus, the WSU Downtown Center and the Hughes Metropolitan Complex who will be hiring WSU students.
By Jan Mead One of the students I meet with, we will call him The Student, recently conducted an informational interview with one of the most accommodating and helpful contacts we have. We will call her The Employer. The Student came to see me, after the meeting, with a list have a “Do Over.” The Student got to the meeting a few minutes late. The Employer was in the lobby waiting for him to arrive. Do Over: The Student would take a “test drive” to the employer’s location the day before. He knows from campus. The day of his meeting, he ten minutes before their scheduled meeting. He has time to catch his breath and relax before meeting The Employer. The Student was flustered as a result of seeing his appointment waiting for him. He froze. He just looked at The Employer as she introduced herself. Do Over: The Student would extend his hand to shake hers and thank her for meeting with him. The Student forgot about the list of suggested questions I gave him until he got in front of The Employer. Do Over: The Student would review the questions and arrange them in order of which ones he most wants to ask and put his new list in his portfolio to take to the meeting. Still nervous and shaken by his late arrival, The Student asked a few questions and then thanked The Employer and left. Do Over: The Student would ask appropriate questions of The Employer and make notes of her answers and suggestions. And, then, ask if she could refer him to someone else who would be helpful for him to talk with. Informational interviewing is an amazing way to learn more about prospective career fields and to make contacts. I can’t encourage you strongly enough to take advantage of this resource. And, consider The Student’s feedback and plan for your own informational interGo Shox! views in the future!
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Employer On-the-Line...By Jeanne Hopkins Best Tips of 2013 Job Search and Resume Advice • Pam Kanagy with Compass Aircraft Group advised, “Be open to many possibilities and talk to everyone you come in contact with about your job search…Remember, more jobs are obtained through contacts and word-ofmouth than through advertisements.” • James Oaks with Enterprise Holding shared, “Don’t be afraid to relocate, to get out of your comfort zone…Everyone you meet presents a networking opportunity. You could sit next to a decision maker at a ballgame. Take every opportunity.” • Rick Ralston with SendThisFile, Inc. stated, "For a job candidate, our recommendation would be to do your research. Take some time and learn about the company you are interviewing with. An interview is a two-way street and it is critical that you learn if the company will be a good fit for you. Plus, by doing initiative and motivation." • Melissa Rae Meurer and Heithum Moatassem with Farmers Insurance Group said, “Look for a business that has goals which align with your personal goals and go from there. This will help to ensure that even if you don’t land the “perfect” gig, you will be happy with the work environment and can work toward other positions within the company to achieve your dream career.” • Debra Warner of Ryan Lawn & Tree, Inc. advised, "Most job dissatisfaction comes from a person and the job not being a good fit…Match your (talents and skills) with the requirements of the job.”
Financial advice for new graduates • Kristen Spear of Mid American Credit Union shared a tip, “Don’t spend all that you make. Learn early. I recommend a couple of books which make great graduation gifts: The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous, and Broke by Suze Orman and The Total Money Makeover: A Proven Plan for Financial Fitness by Dave Ramsey.
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Database Administrators
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Database administrators, often called DBAs, make sure that data analysts can easily use the database to find the information they need and that the system performs as it should. DBAs sometimes work with an organization’s management to understand the company’s data needs and to plan the goals of the database. Database administrators often plan security measures, making sure that data are secure from unauthorized access. Many databases contain personal or financial information, making security important. Database administrators are responsible for backing up systems in case of a power outage or other disaster. They also ensure the integrity of the database, guaranteeing that the data stored in it come from reliable sources. Two common specialties are as follows: System DBAs are responsible for the physical and technical aspects of a database, such as installing upgrades and patches to fix program bugs. They typically have a background in system architecture and ensure that the database in a firm’s computer systems works properly. Application DBAs support a database that has been designed for a specific application or a set of applications, such as customer service software. Using complex programming languages, they may write or debug programs and must be able to manage the aspects of the applications that work with the database.
Basic Duties: • Identify user needs to create and administer databases • Make and test modifications to the database structure when needed • Maintain the database and update permissions • Merge old databases into new ones • Backup and restore data to prevent data loss
Career positions currently posted to Hire-a-Shocker: Job ID 19142 - Systems Analyst/Field Technician, Computer Troubleshooters of Wichita Job ID 12021 - Software Developer, Epic, Verona, WI Job ID 18934 - Software Developer, Cogent Infotech, Pittsburg, PA Job ID 19057 - Web/Database Developer, KSU, Manhattan, KS Job ID 19292 - Instrumental Music Instructor, Butler Community College, Andover and El Dorado, KS Job 19316 - Nurse Practitioner, Rural Health Education and Services, Southwest Kansas Job 19308 - Program Coach, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Topeka, KS Job 19241 - Help Desk Technician, Daktronics, Brookings, SD or Sioux Falls, SD Job 19253 - IT Network Technician, Job 19213 - Broker Trainee Program, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Indianapolis, IN Job 19176 - Information Technology Security Analyst, Kansas Department of Administration, Topeka, KS
Job Outlook: Employment of Database Administrators is projected to grow 31 percent from 2010 to 2020, much faster than the average for all occupations.
Similar occupations: computer programmers, computer systems analysts, software developers, operations research analysts Occupational Outlook Handbook / Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job 18317 - Social Worker, Prairie Band Potawatomi Tribe, Mayetta, KS
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Hiring managers get flooded with resumes for job openings. How can you ensure your resume will be looked at? Take some advice from hiring managers:
• Do the basics - Proofread for spelling, grammar, and tone. (Ask friends to proofread, too.) - Use a simple, easy-to-read typeface. - Follow instructions in the job posting. If the employer asks for information—such as references or writing samples—provide it. - If you’re applying by e-mail, your cover letter should be contained in the e-mail. If you’re applying online and there’s no space indicated for a cover letter, put your cover letter in the comments section. - Don't let the informality of e-mail and text correspondence seep into your communications—whether e-mailed, online, or written—with potential employers.
• Organize your resume for the employer—Organize your resume information in a logical fashion. Keep descriptions clear and to the point. As possible, tailor your resume to the job and employer, emphasizing skills, experiences, abilities, and qualifications that match the job description.
• Customize your response—Address the hiring manager directly, if possible, and include the name of the company and the position for which it is hiring in your cover letter/e-mail response.
• Make it easy for the hiring manager—Use your name and the word "resume" in the e-mail subject line so it's easy to identify.
• Focus on the skills and abilities you can bring to the employer, not what you want from the job—In your cover letter, answer the questions: What can you do to make the hiring manager's life easier? What can you do to help the company? This is your opportunity to market yourself and stand out from the other candidates. Your resume should support that.
• Be professional—Use a professional-sounding e-mail address or voicemail/answering machine message.
Free services for 1 year after graduation! Congratulations, December graduates! You are invited to continue using Hire-a-Shocker and to attend all career events sponsored by Career Services. Take advantage of the following free services in the next year: Resume Reviews Job Search Assistance Mock Interviews Meet with a career counselor to learn additional methods and resources that will help to jump-start your career. Call 316-978-3435 to schedule an appointment.
Spring 2014 Events On-Campus Jobs Fair
Engineering Career Fair
Mini-Mocks
January 16, 2014 RSC Lucas Room, 1:00-3:00pm
February 20, 2014 RSC, 2nd oor, 2:00-6:00pm
January 27-30, 2014 203 Grace Wilkie, 5:00-7:00pm
Resume Docs @ the Health Fair Heskett Center March 26, 2014
Career Fair Prep Party
April 2, 2014 203 Grace Wilkie
Spring 2014 Career Fair
Physical Therapy Fair
April 9, 2014 Koch Arena, 4:00-6:30pm
April 11, 2014 WSU Downtown, 2:00-4:00pm
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