What is InterviewStream?
Career Services InterviewStream is an excellent tool for anyone wanting to enhance their interviewing skills. It is a private and free way to practice answering the most asked interview questions. You do not need an appointment! Just stop in to Career Services during our office hours of: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
InterviewStream helps you reduce the use of filler words: Umm, Like, I Mean, and You Know
I do not have access to a webcam:
Practice your interviewing skills from the Career Services kiosk location, Saint Mary's Hall, Room 136. You will be able to set-up your profile and answer up to 6 questions in 20 minutes.
I have access to a webcam:
If you have your own webcam you can conduct the practice interview from home! From the Career Services Website access the InterviewStreamwebpage: http://www.smumn.edu/careerservices Select the "InterviewStream Login Button" which will take you to the InterviewStream website.
When your interview is finished you will receive an email with a link to your recorded answers. Forward your link to anyone that is qualified to critique your interview such as Career Services staff, professors, and parents.
Visit: Career Services and Internships Office
Saint Mary's Hall, Room 136
Contact Jackie Baker, Ext. 6695, jbaker@smumn.edu with questions
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Monday, September 22, 2008
Grads With Internships Have Job Market Edge
New college graduates looking for a job will likely have an edge over their competition if they have participated in an internship or otherwise gained work-related experience, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).
Approximately 95 percent of the organizations responding to NACE's Job Outlook 2008 survey said candidate experience is a factor in their hiring decisions. More than three-quarters are most interested in relevant work experience, but nearly 20 percent give candidates points for any type of work experience. On the question of how the experience is gained, respondents were split.
Slightly more than half of employers report that they didn't have a preference on how the candidate gets experience, but nearly as many--47 percent--said they prefer candidates to gain their experience through an internship or cooperative education program.
In addition, results of a separate NACE study show that employers are placing more emphasis on internship and cooperative education programs to "grow" their own employees--looking first to their own interns when they have job opportunities.
According to NACE, not only does participation in an internship make the student a more attractive candidate, but also it can be an avenue to a job.
Source: www.careercornerstone.org/coopsint.htm
To find out more about internships visit our office.
Approximately 95 percent of the organizations responding to NACE's Job Outlook 2008 survey said candidate experience is a factor in their hiring decisions. More than three-quarters are most interested in relevant work experience, but nearly 20 percent give candidates points for any type of work experience. On the question of how the experience is gained, respondents were split.
Slightly more than half of employers report that they didn't have a preference on how the candidate gets experience, but nearly as many--47 percent--said they prefer candidates to gain their experience through an internship or cooperative education program.
In addition, results of a separate NACE study show that employers are placing more emphasis on internship and cooperative education programs to "grow" their own employees--looking first to their own interns when they have job opportunities.
According to NACE, not only does participation in an internship make the student a more attractive candidate, but also it can be an avenue to a job.
Source: www.careercornerstone.org/coopsint.htm
To find out more about internships visit our office.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Career Development Timeline
I'm sure by now you have noticed the last four posts have included a section of the four-year career development timeline. If you are a freshman you're probably wondering when they will end since yours was posted first! Consider the four sections of the timeline your "4 Steps to YOUR future." Refer back to the posts often to stay on track!
Look for exciting new posts to arrive a couple times each week!
Remember....students, parents and faculty can post anytime, just email your post to jbaker@smumn.edu. A variety of authors will make this blog even more interesting!!
Look for exciting new posts to arrive a couple times each week!
Remember....students, parents and faculty can post anytime, just email your post to jbaker@smumn.edu. A variety of authors will make this blog even more interesting!!
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Senior - post-graduation planning
This is it! You're down to your final year at Saint Mary's. I'm sure some of you are feeling a little scared and nervous about leaving Saint Mary's and finding a job or going to graduate school. Some of you are also probably pretty excited to join the "real world" and start a new lifestyle after college. Whatever your feelings, there are a few things that you can do to help yourself adjust to graduation and life after graduation.
Your goal as seniors should be:
Finalize career choice for post-graduation and transition from student to employee or graduate school.
Some activities that will help you realize this goal include:
Your goal as seniors should be:
Finalize career choice for post-graduation and transition from student to employee or graduate school.
Some activities that will help you realize this goal include:
- Start your job search 6-9 months before you graduate.
- Attend job fairs in Minneapolis, Chicago, or other locations.
- Research potential employers.
- Check the Cardinal Job & Internship link and job listings on the Career Services web site regularly at: www.smumn.edu/careerservices.
- Apply to graduate schools.
- Take Job Search Strategies (PD210).
Take advantage of these resources in finding a job. If you apply to graduate schools and look for a job now, you will have less to worry about later in the year. If you have any questions about anything feel free to call, e-mail, or stop into the office.
Middle-of-the-week humor
Attn fall interns: Please submit a short entry on your internship experience so far. You can email it to me at jbaker@smumn.edu and I will post it on the blog.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Junior- experiencing choices
Can you believe you're half done at Saint Mary's already? Where has the time gone? Have you been wondering what the next step is to finding a great job after graduation? Now that you have selected a major, it is important to try to gain some experience in the major area you have chosen.
Your goal as a junior should include the following:
Obtaining experience in your potential career choice; carrying out course selection in major.
To obtain this goal, consider these activities:
Your goal as a junior should include the following:
Obtaining experience in your potential career choice; carrying out course selection in major.
To obtain this goal, consider these activities:
- Participate in an internship, part-time job, summer job, work study job or volunteer to get experience in a career of interest.
- Take the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, or other required entrance exam if you are considering graduate school.
- Take Job Search Strategies (PD201)
There are many great work study and volunteer opportunities on campus all year long. Do you need help finding an internship though? Or finding out about the tests required for graduate school? Feel free to stop by, call, or e-mail our office anytime to get help in these areas.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Sophomore - exploring careers
Can you believe it's September already? If you are a sophomore, you will soon be asked to declare a major. This will happen second semester of your sophomore year. It is a good idea to have your major selected prior to registration so you can start thinking about the classes you need to take junior year.
Your goal as a sophomore includes the following:
Explore and determine major choice and consider potential career options.
Our office encourages the following activities to help you move toward your goal:
Your goal as a sophomore includes the following:
Explore and determine major choice and consider potential career options.
Our office encourages the following activities to help you move toward your goal:
- Participate in a field exploration experience.
- Utilize FOCUS, written and online resources to research occupations.
- Interview and/or job shadow professionals working in the occupation(s) you are considering.
- Continue exploring a variety of subject areas.
- Take the Career Exploration (PD101) course.
Appointments are available if you would like to talk to someone about selecting a major. Are you undecided, feeling pressured to chose a major you are not sure about, or interested in the different jobs you can get with a certain major? Call or stop by to schedule an appointment.
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