You're Not Alone!
Looking for a job but overwhelmed by the process? Does it feel like a full-time job just hunting for one?
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Don't worry- You're not alone! Let the Office of Counseling & Student Affairs at听 91影视 University help to ease your burden. CSA offers students life-long assistance with career services in areas such as:
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- Document preparation (cover letters, resumes, recommendation letters, etc.)
- Interview skill development
- Application assistance
- Job searches/alerts
- Mock interviews听
- And so much more!听
Job Searching
From searching the web to creating job site accounts and finding the latest career fairs, we're here to help you step out on the right path to hunting down the job that's right for you. For your personal career services appointment, email [email protected] or call 312-939-0111 ext. 1824 today.
Career Services
- Cover Letter Preparation
- Resume Creation
- Recommendation Letters
- Job Site Account Creation
- Job Opportunity Alerts
- Career Fair Announcements
- Job Interview Skills Development
- Mock Interviews
Things to Remember for The Job Interview
Helpful Habbits
- Practice (mock interviews)
- Research (educate yourself on the position you are applying for; the company you are applying with)
- Get Ready (map out your commute, outfit, extra career docs, good night鈥檚 rest, get up earlier than usual, hearty breakfast, shower)
- Be ON TIME (do not arrive at your interview鈥檚 鈥渟cheduled鈥 time - if you do, then you鈥檙e already late)
- Remain Calm (breathe, smile, keep your composure)
- Show What You Know (show a HUMBLE CONFIDENCE; display genuine interest in the position and the company you are interviewing with)
- Follow-up (always show your gratitude for their time and follow-up with a hand-written/electronic note of thanks)
Document Preparation
When looking for a job, you must get your ducks in a row before you start submitting job applications. The first step is preparing your cover letter, creating your resume, and gathering your recommendation letters.听
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If that sounds like a lot of work, it is. It is an extremely vital part of your job hunt and you should have these important documents prepared ahead of time.听If you need help preparing these, make an appointment with CSA today to get started.听
Document Descriptions
Document Samples & Templates
Below are samples/templates of the documents needed for your听 job search. Use these as guides to building your own personal copies. If you need any assistance, do not hesitate to contact CSA for further help.
Mock Interviews
Practice, Practice, and Practice Some More!
Practice makes perfect鈥 well, almost perfect! Whenever you are preparing for your interview, you should ask someone to role-play with you so that you are more confident in how you respond to different questions. This type of practice is referred to as a 鈥渕ock interview.鈥 Practicing your interviewing style will help to prepare you to respond to common interview questions, make better outfit choices, conduct yourself professionally and mind your mannerisms, and recognize the body language you projected, amongst other factors that would prove to be valuable feedback. Mock interviews can be done through multiple media outlets such as in-person, zoom, or over the phone.听 The individual you request to conduct the 鈥渕ock interview鈥 with you should play the role of the interviewer and you would be yourself, the interviewee. When choosing someone to help you with your 鈥渕ock interview,鈥 you should consider asking a professional, preferably one who has experience in the field that you are interviewing (i.e. your professional peers, current/former supervisor, your school counselor, your Program Director, SSC). Think of a 鈥渕ock interview鈥 as your rehearsal.
Body Language Talks
Keep in mind that when preparing for a job interview, first impressions go beyond our appearances. Yes, dressing professionally and appropriately along with good hygiene play critical roles in make a great first impression; however, these are not the only elements to consider. Our body language, posture, and great self-introduction are also key elements to making a great, lasting impression. Some things just cannot be conveyed through a piece of paper, so bringing your best foot forward is vital.
What does your posture say about you?
Elevator Speech: You Are Your Own Billboard
When you speak during your interview, you must keep calm, be confident, not cocky, and answer the questions intelligently and professionally.听Starting off with a good "self introduction" can set the tone for the entire interview.听 Check out this "elevator speech" and then try one of your own!
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Self Introduction (Elevator Speech)
Summarize your professional standing
鈥淗ello. My name is 鈥楯ane Doe, and I鈥檓 a recent computer science graduate from 91影视 University鈥
Briefly explain your work experiences and chief accomplishments
鈥淚 have over 10 years in management experience, primarily focused in employee relations.鈥
End with a 鈥淟ead-In鈥 to the next part of the conversation
鈥淔eel free to contact me on how I can assist in the areas of human resources.鈥
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Example Elevator Speech:
鈥淗ello. My name is Joy Sung. I鈥檓 a recent Behavioral & Social Sciences graduate from 91影视 University. I鈥檝e been interning at the local aid office for the past year and I鈥檓 excited to find my first caseworker position with the DCFS. It would be a dream come true to help families receive benefits and resources that they would otherwise not have without guidance of a caseworker.鈥
Common Interview Questions & Answers
Career Service Resources, Community Job Opportunities, Career Fairs & so much more!
Job searching can be a tall order. It may even feel as though it is a full-time job in itself. For this reason, 91影视 University offers many different resources to get you started. Make an appointment today for your personal career services session or check out some of these online resources and those available in and around Chicago!听
Ms. Mierel Rehich
Call 312-939-0111 ext. 1824 or email me at mierel@eastwest.edu today to schedule your personal career services session. Career Services Sessions take place Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-4:00pm. Bring with you the information regarding your work history, educational experience, and any other important information (licensures, certifications, skills, etc.).听



