Job Search Tips in a Tough Economy
Top 10 Resources & Tips for your job search:
1. A&S Resume Book: Add your resume to this electronic book so employers can find you when they search by keyword. You can add your resume at any time and remove it when you no longer wish to be contacted. Log on to CCNET, go to Documents then Publish a Resume. Choose “Arts and Sciences Class of 2010” and the resume you wish to include. A similar resume book is available for A&S Class of 2009.
2. Cornell CareerNet Job Postings: In this economy, employers may have had to reduce travel budgets or don't plan to come to campus, but ARE eager to receive your applications for anticipated openings. Many job postings are generating fewer applications than employers would like to see. For a more effective search, please use the search forms located to the right of the main search area.
NOTE: Just above your search results, you will see various options include "Change search settings". This gives you the option to limit the search by jobs posted specifically to Cornell (noted by the Cornell logo) or expand the search to include postings from the system's partners such as Careerbuilder, Yahoo/hotjobs and other affiliates. If your search yields more than 500 results, it may be best to narrow down to view the CU-related ones first.
3. Additional Job Posting Resources
4. Use resources specific to your field of interest
5. Networking: This is a powerful tool. Surveys show that over 70% of jobs are found through networking. If done professionally and well, it can lead to opportunities. CCNET Mentors lists over 1,000 alumni waiting to provide you with career advice and connections. Classroom speakers, roundtables, and other career forums all present you with opportunities to network. It's all up to you. Our web site has value tips for getting you started.
6. Gap Year: Some students have asked what they can do post-graduation should they find themselves without a job. There are many alternatives, each dependent upon your individual situation and financial circumstances. Consider: teaching, volunteering, taking classes here or at another university, taking language classes, travel or volunteerism/teaching abroad, doing research with a professor, etc. If you went abroad for a year and taught English, will an employer look down upon this? Absolutely not -- if anything, that employer will see you as someone who has utilized resources, made the best of tough economic times, and gained incredible life experiences by immersing yourself in different language, culture, and diverse life experiences! Read more.
7. Become a Fan on Facebook: Read current career-related news articles & be the first to know about events & opportunities
8. Schedule an appointment: Stop by G55 Goldwin Smith or call (607)255-4166. Talking with a staff member about your job search strategy for 20 minutes could save hours of time later.
9. Be Flexible: Be flexible about options and preferences, expand those options, modify or re-structure goals, and consider opportunities you may not have thought of in different times.
10. Stay Positive! A positive attitude goes a long way in the job search. Come in to chat and we will share examples, such as the story of how a 2008 alum found work in an economically depressed city by portraying a positive outlook when networking.
Please know we are here to assist you!
Arts & Sciences Career Services Staff
