Searching for a Job
Before beginning a job search, take the time to self-assess. A focused job search yields more results than applying to anything and everything.
- What is it exactly that you want to do?
- What skills/qualities make you marketable?
- What do you value most in a job, and what are you willing to sacrifice?
- What kind of working environment/industry would satisfy you most?
- Where do you want to live?
- Is location a factor in your job search?
Resources for job searching
Warrior Jobs
Career Fair
Local and Nationwide Opportunities
Nationwide Job Search Web Sites
Tips for Completing Employment Applications
Researching Companies
Career Center Handouts
Warrior Jobs
Warrior Jobs is Indiana Tech's online job posting database powered by NACElink. You can search and apply for jobs locally and across the country. Just click here to get started.
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Career Fair
The annual Indiana Tech Career Fair provides employers with the opportunity to meet numerous candidates, establish a campus presence, and develop student recognition of organizations. For students, career fairs offer the opportunity to learn more about various careers, potential employers and position openings for full time, part time and internship opportunities. All Indiana Tech students and alumni are welcome to attend at no charge.
Check back for details on the date of the next career fair.
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Local and Nationwide Job Opportunities
One in five companies use the Internet to recruit candidates by adding recruitment sections to their web site (Olsten Center of Workforce Strategies), but 75% of all jobs are never listed publicly (Advantage Magazine). The best way to conduct a local or national job search is by networking! Most untapped opportunities are located in the "hidden job market," and only networking can make you aware of these. Utilize all social and professional contacts when job searching, and if you do not have any, create networks where they otherwise don't exist.
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General Studies
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- Read and follow instructions carefully
- Complete all information
- Write clearly and neatly in blue or black ink
- List your most recent job first
- List your most recent education first
- Tailor your answers to the job you are seeking
- Check for spelling and grammar errors
- Keep your application consistent with your resume
- Sign the application
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Researching Companies
It is important to do research about an organization before participating in an interview. Employers appreciate candidates that take the initiative to get to know the organization before taking time to interview. It is not necessary for you to know every detail about the organization, but rather a general overview. Some things you may want to consider knowing before the interview:
Organization Logistics
- Size of organization
- Potential growth/down-sizing
- Product line or services
- Clients & Competitors
- Organizational Structure
- Recent development in the news
- History of organization
Organization Culture
- Talk to alum/past field placements and other organization associates
- Is the company stable?
- Is it growing?
- What is the dress code policy?
- Work environment?
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Career Center Handouts
