December 2, 2014 Hire-a-Shocker Newsletter

Issue 6 / 12.02.14

Employer On-the-Line: Best Quotes of 2014 | The Importance of Your First Job | NEW to Hire-a-Shocker | Student Spotlight | From College to Career

WSU Career Services

Hire-a-Shocker Building Shockers, Building Professionals

We’re Here to Help YOU! Congratulations, graduating senior! The Career Development Center is here to assist you in your career needs after graduation and beyond.

We offer resume reviews, mock interviews and job search assistance FREE for a year after graduation. You are also invited to continue using Hire-a-Shocker and to attend all career events.

Resume Reviews Walk-in Resume Reviews are every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. To schedule an appointment at a different time for a resume review, call (316) 978-3435.

Mock Interviews Schedule a mock interview and perfect your technique, while gaining valuable feedback and coaching on your performance. To schedule a mock interview, call (316) 978-3435.

Hire-a-Shocker You'll want to continue using Hire-a-Shocker, our online job database, where employers post jobs and view resumes. Employers use the system because they want to hire WSU grads. Don't miss this opportunity to have your resume viewed by local and national companies. Access your Hire-a-Shocker account through your myWSU. Job Search Assistance Meet with a career counselor to learn additional methods and resources that will help jump-start your career.

Career Events Alumni are always welcome to attend all career events hosted by the Career Development Center, including the All-University Career Fair on February 20, 2015. Bookmark our website to stay up to date on all of our events.

Job Outlook: U.S. College Hiring to Increase 8.3 Percent Employers plan to hire 8.3% more new college graduates from the Class of 2015 for their U.S. operations than they did from the Class of 2014, according to NACE’s Job Outlook 2015 report. This year, more than 25% of respondents report that they also recruit college graduates for positions outside of the United States. The hiring projection for international positions is expected to increase by 3.2% for Class of 2015 graduates.

Overall, employers plan to hire 7.5% more graduates from the Class of 2015 for both U.S. and international positions than they did from the Class of 2014. In terms of hiring expectations, the largest group of respondents expects to bring in more new college grads than they did last year, closely followed by those who expect to hold their college hiring levels steady. The main reasons employers cited for increasing their college hiring numbers are business need/company growth and to account for anticipated retirements. By broad category, graduates of the business, engineering, computer and information sciences, and math and sciences disciplines are most in demand at the bachelor’s degree level, with finance, accounting, and computer science the individual majors most in demand among employers.

Data for the Job Outlook 2015 survey was collected from August 11, 2014, through October 7, 2014. A total of 260 surveys were returned for a 25% response rate. See more at: http://www.naceweb.org/s11122014/job-outlook-hiring-2015.aspx

EMPLOYER ON-THE-LINE Best Quotes of 2014 Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) Marie Houtwed, National Bank Examiner “The OCC is looking for highly qualified and motivated candidates. We believe that WSU Shockers possess these qualities and are eager to be a part of one of the nation’s most important economic sectors.”

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Ben Hesse, Director of Training “Find something for which you’ve developed a passion and have a vision for where you want it to lead. You might not score that executive position right out of college, but, in time, hard work and believing in yourself can get you there. Many companies are now led by those who humbly learned every position and poured their heart into each, all the way to the top.”

Via Christi Health Lori Ellison-Zuercher, Sourcing Specialist, HR Talent Team “Here’s the truth: quality matters. As the largest healthcare provider in Kansas we must adhere to our core values and our desire to offer “the right care, for every person, every time.” We do our research when we decide to develop a relationship with, say, a university. Graduation rates, reputation, etc. all make a difference in deciding where we plan to invest our time and manpower. We look to align ourselves with establishments who embrace excellence, and WSU consistently demonstrates high quality output.”

The Sherwin Williams Company Jaclyn Hennessy, Area Recruitment Specialist “When considering a position look at the overall compensation and benefits package they are offering. Does the company provide a 401k or retirement options, vacation days, health care? These factors can add value to the position and may help in the decision-making process.”

OLC Global Corrina Webber, Vice President of Sales - Teleservices “We have a corporate structure and a family atmosphere. We have an energy and passion about what we do. We truly believe that our employees are our most valuable asset, and that when they join the OLC Global team, they become part of our family.”

Rusty Eck Ford, Inc. Tanya Wickersham, HR Director “We obviously have sales people and mechanics at the dealership, but we also have a five-person marketing department, a ten-person accounting/payroll department, ten finance employees, and one HR person.”

Shawnee County Department of Corrections “Do your homework! Know as much about the position/company that you are interviewing for as possible. It is always refreshing as an employer to interview someone who took the time to research the organization they wish to become a part of. Doing so shows initiative and that is what an employer wants to see.”

NEW to Hire-a-Shocker Millenia Productions LaPalm Spa Products (Millenia Productions) started as a small family business that has grown into one of the beauty industry’s top manufacturer of professional spa and salon products including Gel II and Pure Organics.

LaPalm Spa Products is seeking a creative, motivated and hard working individual to fill a product photographer position in Wichita, KS. Qualified applicants should have strong image editing skills and a product photography portfolio that shows evidence of a strong natural eye for detail, composition and technical ability.

Find this full-time Wichita, Kansas opportunity in Hire-a-Shocker under Millenia Productions, job ID 24522, Photographer.

Bright Professional Blog

by Vivian Rohleder The Importance of Your First Job Your first position after graduating is more important than you may think. It is the first of a series of steps into your career path and towards a dream job. The experiences and skills you gain in that job will prepare you to take on new challenges in line with your interests, knowledge and abilities. While it is common for individuals to transition careers or industries throughout their lifespan, your past experiences and positions are the key to your next job. Thus, instead of peppering the industry with resume applications, take a moment to plan your career path. This can be done in broad terms rather than listing specific positions.

Think about the experience needed for your dream job and how you would progress towards it. Consider the skills, projects, background, and industry knowledge necessary to hold the position you want.

Once you have a clear vision of your goal, work your way down to the kind of positions you would hold before then.

This is your projected career plan to succeed in each position you hold: 1. Strive to exude professionalism through displaying competency, honesty, integrity, and accountability.

2. Honor your commitments, be polite and respectful, and always be prepared for meetings and appointments.

3. Volunteer for additional projects or tasks and reach out for additional responsibility when the opportunity arises.

4. Build relationships with team members and company employees, as well as members of the community.

Treat each position as an opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and experience. By doing so, you will be able to have a direct impact on how your career progresses.

Student Spotlight: Using Career Services to Propel Your Job Search

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Vivian Rohleder, WSU Career Services Career Counselor James Guguei is a WSU student graduating this December, 2014. He has been working with a career counselor this semester to prepare for the job search.

Recently, he shared his experience and advice for other graduating students.

How has Career Services helped you for the job search?

“I was first connected to a career counselor after a missed appointment. She contacted me to check in and offered to help me with the job search process. I found this experience to be immensely more beneficial than any assistance I could have hoped for. Initially, we worked via distance appointments and e-mails. I sent the career counselor my resume and cover letter and she was quick to provide insightful feedback. Once I found positions I wanted to apply for, I forwarded the job description to her for guidance on how to tailor my resume and cover letter to each particular job. After lining up a few interviews, I asked my career counselor to meet and practice my interviewing skills. This opportunity to practice my answers has been a great help. This whole process has helped my confidence immensely.”

What has been most helpful working with a career counselor?

“I cannot pick just one thing. The thoughtful comments and suggestions from the resume review ensured my resume would be looked at by recruiters. I was referred to a position through Hire-a-Shocker that turned out to be a very good match for me, so I applied and was selected to interview with the hiring manager. Now my interviewing skills have improved and I am prepared for my upcoming interviews.”

Do you have any advice for graduating students who are looking for jobs?

“If you are unsure about what jobs to look for, go to Career Services. A career counselor will give you direction in your job search and advice about how to apply for jobs. Make sure you have your resume and cover letter reviewed by a career counselor. Come to career services to practice your interviewing skills. We do not get that kind of education in the classroom.”

From College to Career Congratulations to all WSU graduating students! It is an exciting time in your life, as you transition from being a student to a new role as a working professional. This transition can be quite challenging and may require an adjustment, as many of the skills needed to succeed as a student may not be as prevalent in the workplace. At Career Services, we are happy to help you transition to your new role, assist with the job search and application process, review your resume or cover letter, and practice interviewing skills with you.

COLLEGE Choose Performance Level Individual Effort Flexible Schedule Frequent Breaks Personal Control Over Time & Interests Structured Curriculum & Direction Intellectual Challenges Focus on Personal Growth Courtesy of Careers and Worklife, Timesunion.com.

CAREER High Performance Required All the Time Team Effort More Initiative Required Inflexible Schedule Limited Time Off Interests Dictated by Others Frequent Unexpected Changes Focus on Employer’s Growth Unstructured Tasks & Little Direction Organizational & Interpersonal Challenges

Class of 2014: Top Paid Liberal Arts Majors Majors in foreign languages and literatures were the top-paid among Class of 2014 liberal arts graduates at the bachelor’s degree level, according to results of NACE’s September 2014 Salary Survey.

These majors earned the highest average starting salary at $46,100, followed by political science/government majors at $43,500 and liberal arts and sciences/general studies graduates at $42,400. (See Figure 1.)

Employers hiring both foreign languages and literatures majors and liberal arts and sciences/general studies majors and did so primarily to fill elementary and middle school teaching positions. Meanwhile, employers hired political science/government majors for various teaching positions ranging from elementary to postsecondary, and as management analysts, financial and insurance managers, social workers, human resources workers, paralegals, legal assistants, and legal support workers. Figure 1: Starting salaries for Class of 2014 LAS majors Major

In all, Class of 2014 graduates in five liberal arts majors earned average starting salaries that exceeded $40,000.

Starting Salary

Foreign Languages & Literature Political Science / Government LAS / General Studies Other Social Sciences English Language & Literature History Criminal Justice & Corrections Social Work Psychology Sociology Visual & Performing Arts

Data for the September 2014 Salary Survey report were retrieved in July 2014. An executive summary of the September 2014 Salary Survey report is available at www.naceweb.org/salary-resources/salary-survey.aspx.

See more at: http://www.naceweb.org/s10152014/top-paidliberal-arts-majors.aspx#sthash.SAeZGBUv.dpuf

$46,100 $43,500 $42,400 $41,700 $40,100 $39,400 $38,800 $37,100 $36,900 $36,800 $35,600

Source: September 2014 Salary Survey, National Association of Colleges & Employers.

All data are for bachelor’s degree graduates.

Office Hours

SPRING 2015 EVENTS

BRENNAN HALL II | Room 225

February 19 - Engineering & Science Career Fair February 20 - All-University Career Fair

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

CAREER DEVELOPMENT | RSC | Room 205 Monday - Thursday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

February 23 - Education Interview Day

Walk-In Hours

February 25 - Dine | Dress | Interview

Tuesday & Wednesday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Brennan Hall II | 225

April 10 - Physical Therapy Career Fair > Stay tuned for more events! <

FYI

Our office will be closed at 5:00 p.m. on December 19, 2014 and will reopen at 8:00 a.m. on January 5, 2015 for the Holiday Break.

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