JOB ZONE
E-NEWS Spring 2014
TOPICS: Job Zone Tip| Evaluating Job Offers |
Still Looking for a Job? We can Help! | Upcoming Events | Connect with us
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Job Zone
Tip: Search Agents
How to Use Search Agents
Schedule a search agent to run and "ping" you with
new job postings. Using the search agent tool in Job Zone is one of the most
effective ways for you learn about job opportunities! Also use a saved search –
saves time.
How To: Go to Jobs/select Advanced Search/check Save As
check box/ pick your criteria (the less you pick the better)/Submit. Now this
search will show on Search Agent Tab under Jobs. Select your saved search and
Schedule it to run.
Evaluating
Job Offers
It is that time of year when students are getting co-op job
offers and graduating students are weighing jobs after graduation. An offer is
comprised of more than a salary. Carefully weigh all the important factors
listed below in considering the offer and don't hesitate to
- Job content or nature of the work
- Your future boss
- Salary and benefits
- Co-workers and corporate culture
- Typical work week
- Location
Accepting/Rejecting an Offer
Job offer options:
- Stall - Not Ready To Make A Decision: Express appreciation for the offer. Tell them that because this is an important decision you would like some time to carefully think about it. Agree on a reasonable time frame to get back to the company. You should not need to accept any offer on the spot. If you are waiting to hear back from other companies with whom you have interviewed, contact those companies and find out when they will be making a decision, informing candidates, and, if you can, find out whether you are being considered for the position.
- Accept - You Really Want This Job: Show your appreciation for the offer. Ask the employer to confirm the offer in writing. Do not interview for any other positions. Reject all other offers immediately by telephone or e-mail. Report your job to the Office of Co-op and Career Services.
- Reject - Thanks, But No Thanks: Express appreciation for the offer. Say something positive about the organization and be diplomatic.
Once you accept a co-op job offer, even verbally, you must
not back out, or renege on the job, to work for another employer. If you have
any questions/concerns about this, discuss with your program coordinator before
taking action! Good employer relations are vital to RIT's relationship with
employers, and you, the student, are a critical link in this relationship. In
addition, reneging on an offer could damage your chances of future employment
with that company or with that person. Therefore, consider carefully before
accepting a position.
- Discuss offers thoroughly with employers so you understand the terms and reach a mutually acceptable date to respond to their offer.
- Request extensions from employers if you need more time to consider other offers. Do not ignore deadline dates you have agreed upon.
- Notify employers that you are accepting or rejecting an offer as soon as you make your decision - never later than the arranged date.
- Once you accept a job offer, immediately inform other employers who have offers pending that you are no longer available (be sure to thank them for their time and consideration). Honor your acceptance of an offer as a contractual agreement with the employer.
- Cancel any other scheduled interviews or on-site visits.
Recommended Resources:
RIT Student/Graduate Salary page http://www.rit.edu/emcs/oce/students/salary.
Compare you offers (co-op and entry level) with the data we collect from RIT
students.
Glassdoor We have Unlimited Glassdoor access for
RIT students and alumni! Glassdoor provides an inside look at salaries, reviews
and interview questions posted by employees at over 100,000 organizations.
Content includes actual interview questions and reviews for specific employers
from previous interview candidates; specific salary, bonus, and commission
details; and reviews of the company culture and working conditions
Salary.com Salary wizard, compensation, cost of
living calculators, negotiation tips and more.
Still
Looking For a Job? We Can Help!
If you’re still looking for a job, it’s important to take
advantage of all available resources through the RIT Office of Co-op and Career
Services and develop a comprehensive job search strategy. Here are some tips
and resources you may find helpful.
Use all our Office’s services and resources. You have FREE lifetime access to our office’s services! (Even after you graduate). Many resources and connections to social media are through our site www.rit.edu.oce.
Meet with your Program Coordinator to have your resume and other job search correspondence reviewed and for tips to strengthen your job search strategy. Your Program Coordinator is also a great source of job search resources and industry information specific to your career field. Get a job search diagnosis and move ahead with fresh focus.
Continue to use RIT Job Zone to search for opportunities – make sure your search criteria is not too narrow. Using multiple sources is smart – but don’t ignore some of the most obvious. Have you uploaded your most recent resume? Set up a search agent that will email you with new postings, use it as a saved search. Instructions are on the main Job Zone page.
Use all our Office’s services and resources. You have FREE lifetime access to our office’s services! (Even after you graduate). Many resources and connections to social media are through our site www.rit.edu.oce.
Meet with your Program Coordinator to have your resume and other job search correspondence reviewed and for tips to strengthen your job search strategy. Your Program Coordinator is also a great source of job search resources and industry information specific to your career field. Get a job search diagnosis and move ahead with fresh focus.
Continue to use RIT Job Zone to search for opportunities – make sure your search criteria is not too narrow. Using multiple sources is smart – but don’t ignore some of the most obvious. Have you uploaded your most recent resume? Set up a search agent that will email you with new postings, use it as a saved search. Instructions are on the main Job Zone page.
Find job boards and professional organizations
specific to your field on our web site – from the Student page's top navigation
bar, select “Web
Resource Lists” on that page are general sites like Vault, CareerSearch,
Glassdoor and Internships.com that we subscribe to. There are also numerous
major-specific lists to choose from.
Attend career fairs, company networking sessions, info sessions and job search workshops – all listed on our site www.rit.edu/careerevents. There are often speakers and programs throughout the university as well that may spark an interest or offer a connection.
Networking is a critical part of how most people find their first jobs, and in a competitive job market it becomes particularly important. Join professional organizations and take advantage of every opportunity to meet and interact with professionals in your fields of interest, extend your knowledge of preferred career fields, find out who is hiring and get personal referrals to hiring managers.
Contacts are anyone you know - ANYONE. When first creating your list, don’t exclude those who aren't working in your field or due to thinking they may not know anyone of interest to you. You don’t know their network! Let your contacts know what you would like to pursue and ask if they know of anyone you could talk with related to your interests.
RIT’s Alumni Relations Office also provides graduating students and alumni with free access to the Alumni Online Community, which includes the Tiger Locator database. The Tiger Locator allows you to browse and connect with over 100,000 alumni contacts. Use the Advanced Search feature to find alumni working at companies you’re interested in!
Use LinkedIn (www.linkedin.com) an online tool for professionals and a very productive way to identify employers, potential contacts, alumni groups, industry affinity groups, specific job opportunities (internships/co-op, entry-level, experienced) and much more. Like your resume, you should spend some time creating a very well-written LinkedIn profile and include links to an on-line version of your resume, your own blogs if appropriate (professional), and examples of your work. Connect with RIT alumni – under the Network toolbar pick, select Find Alumni from the drop down. Join the RIT Career Services group. Visit our Networking & LinkedIn page for more advice on using LinkedIn!
Be Flexible. Be willing to move and work in a different geographic location than you had planned; consider doing a different kind of work or working in a different industry other than what you believe would be ideal; if necessary, consider a lower starting salary than you had hoped for – at least to start with.
Be Optimistic and Persistent. Inquire about each of your applications within a few days with an email or phone call. Be proactive - position yourself as a candidate that “wants the job the most”. One of the biggest weaknesses to a job search is being passive – make it easy for a potential employer to connect with you, effort should be on your part.
Employers respond to job seekers who make the extra effort
to write follow-up thank you notes and continue to reconfirm interest.
Consider Temporary Agencies. Temp agencies or employment agencies provide another gateway into organizations or fields of interest. Temping or contract work is a great way to get your foot in the door, network, and prove yourself.
Consider Temporary Agencies. Temp agencies or employment agencies provide another gateway into organizations or fields of interest. Temping or contract work is a great way to get your foot in the door, network, and prove yourself.
Target Growth Industries. Set your sights on industries and sectors that have strong hiring needs including professional, scientific and technical services; healthcare and social assistance; educational services, government, manufacturing.
Overall, try to remain positive – with persistence and a good job search strategy in place something will come through for you! Remember too that we are always here to help. If you would like to schedule an appointment to discuss your search, please contact us at 585.475.2301.
Upcoming
Events
Thursday, April 10, 2014
12-2pm Golisano College Atrium – Company Exhibits and Networking
12-2pm Golisano College Atrium – Company Exhibits and Networking
Wondering what’s new & exciting in Rochester? Join
us as local companies demonstrate and display their technologies!
Stop by and find out all of the
interesting things many of our Rochester area companies are doing. ROC Tech
Showcase is an informal opportunity for you to meet CTOs, business owners and
computing experts, learn about local innovation, the skills necessary for
success in the computing field, and what career paths and opportunities may be
of interest to you!
List of Participating Companies:
CaterTrax, iCardiac Technologies Inc, Innovative Solutions,
IP.com, NimbleUser, OffSiteDataSync, OS-Cubed Inc, Paychex, Rochester Clinical
Research, Rochester Software Associates, SMP, Star Fantasy Leagues, Inc,
Syncurity Networks, The Gleason Works, Vnomics, Corp
At the conclusion of the showcase, RIT graduate, Tristan
O’Tierney, co-founder of mobile payment company, Square, will speak in the
Golisano Hall Auditorium at 2:30 that afternoon. His entrepreneurial success
can be an inspiration to all of us!
All RIT students and alumni are welcome to attend.
Co-sponsored by the Golisano College of Computing and
Information Sciences Dean's Advisory Board and the Office of Co-op and Career
Services.
CAREER WEEK APRIL 7-11
“May the Odds Be Ever in Your Favor.” Let us help you
navigate your way through the job search arena and come out a victor! You
will need training, a strategy and an ally. Advice and free swag
available throughout the week; candy, giveaways, RIT T-shirts and Hunger Games
DVD’s – all part of the spoils available at the cornucopia! To request an
interpreter for any Career Week events, go to: https://myaccess.rit.edu/2/
TUESDAY APRIL 8, 2014
Tick, Tock….Tick, Tock The clock is ticking but
it’s not time to panic! Let the Co-op and Career Services staff help you
navigate your way through the job search arena and come out a victor. (Offered
Monday through Thursday)
11:30am-1:30pm
SAU Lobby
11:30am-1:30pm
SAU Lobby
Don’t go Hungry, Hunt for Your Future: Finding the Right
Career with Your Major
2-3pm
CCL Bamboo Room
2-3pm
CCL Bamboo Room
Happy Hunger Games!
The job search games are tough even on the most experienced tributes. Come learn strategies for stress reduction to remain relaxed and in control.
3-4pm
CCL Bamboo Room
The job search games are tough even on the most experienced tributes. Come learn strategies for stress reduction to remain relaxed and in control.
3-4pm
CCL Bamboo Room
WEDNESDAY APRIL 9, 2014
Tick, Tock….Tick, Tock The clock is ticking but
it’s not time to panic! Let the Co-op and Career Services staff help you
navigate your way through the job search arena and come out a victor. (Offered
Monday through Thursday)
11:30am-1:30pm
SAU Lobby
11:30am-1:30pm
SAU Lobby
How to Evaluate Competing Job Offers
12-1pm
Eastman 3381
12-1pm
Eastman 3381
Find Your Own Haymitch: Meet-A-Mentor
(Food provided!)
12-1pm
SAU Interfaith Ctr, Skalny
(Food provided!)
12-1pm
SAU Interfaith Ctr, Skalny
How to Keep Your Winnings: 12 Financial Mistakes
& How To Avoid them with Adam Mark
3-4pm
B&L A190
3-4pm
B&L A190
THURSDAY APRIL 10, 2014
Tick, Tock….Tick, Tock The clock is ticking but
it’s not time to panic! Let the Co-op and Career Services staff help you
navigate your way through the job search arena and come out a victor. (Offered
Monday through Thursday)
11:30am-1:30pm
SAU Lobby
11:30am-1:30pm
SAU Lobby
Become a Gamemaker
How I Became an Entrepreneur: With Tristan O’Tierney (co-founder of Square, a mobile payment company).
2:30pm-3:30pm
GOL - 1400
How I Became an Entrepreneur: With Tristan O’Tierney (co-founder of Square, a mobile payment company).
2:30pm-3:30pm
GOL - 1400
Victor’s Village
A panel of young professionals who have won the Job Search Games
5:30-6:30pm
SAU Interfaith Cntr, Skalny – food provided
A panel of young professionals who have won the Job Search Games
5:30-6:30pm
SAU Interfaith Cntr, Skalny – food provided
FRIDAY APRIL 11, 2014
Prepare for Your Tribute Interview: Mock Interviews
Practice and get feedback on your interviewing skills.
9am-12pm
B&L Center
Practice and get feedback on your interviewing skills.
9am-12pm
B&L Center
Update: This session is FILLED – you can make an
appointment to practice interviewing with your program coordinator by calling
475-2301.
Connect With
Us On Social Media
In the Office of Cooperative Education and Career Services,
we strive to provide effective and personalized career education. One way we do
that is by connecting with students, alumni, employers and community partners
in their own language and on their own timeframe – through social media! We use
social media to share information and events, create conversation and
interchange, and respond to questions and feedback! We want to be the platform
for employers to connect to YOU, and you all to connect to each other and our
office. Visit our official accounts and join the exchange! Links to all of our
social media sites can be found on our home page, http://www.rit.edu/emcs/oce/
We’re on Twitter
Co-op & Career Services uses Twitter to share the latest
information, pictures, and resources throughout the day and during career
events. We frequently feature advice, articles, employer visits, key dates,
live tweeting of events and sometimes even giveaways. We like to converse with
students and alumni by answering questions and tweeting back. Twitter is the
most personal of all our accounts, so it’s the best to get primary information
from us and directly connect to employers. Follow our account, @RITCareers
We Have an Interest in Pinterest
Food, art, fashion – and now career inspiration. Co-op &
Career Services has joined Pinterest. Discover the latest advice on interview
attire, resume writing, and words of encouragement like this: “If you can dream
it, you can do it.” These words from Walt Disney are enough to get me through
interviews! Find the latest career tips by following and repinning our boards, http://pinterest.com/ritcareerserv
Don’t Be Left Out: Become LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a professional networking site that allows you
to connect with like-minded professionals, groups, and discussions. Networking
is a key component of job and co-op searches; so begin now. Connect with Co-op
and Career Service’s LinkedIn group, along with over 3,000 students, alumni,
and employers! We have up-to-date job postings and discussions waiting for you.
Visit http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=4577501&trk=anet_ug_hm
Become a part of our timeline
We like you, will you like us on Facebook? Find the latest
information about Co-op & Career Services events. We welcome shares, likes,
comments, any engagement from you! Connect with our Co-op & Career Services
Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/RITCareerServices
Be our “You” in “Youtube”
RIT’s Co-op & Career Services’ Career Channel provides
relevant and engaging videos on job search strategies, career fair, interview
tips, and much more. Videos feature our staff, co-op students, alumni,
recruiters, and employers. You should view our videos and improve your skills!
Visit www.youtube.com/user/RITCoopCareer 
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