Monday, November 24, 2014

Keep Calm & Get Your Job On!

5 Ways to Decrease Stress & Increase Your Employability:

    1.  Perfect Your Resume

It is easy to become overwhelmed with where to start in the job search process.  It seems like there are a million things you need to complete before you start looking for full-time employment, and everywhere you go, you get different advice.  A great first step that will calm your nerves and put you in the right direction is creating a resume.  Once you have a rough draft created, you can approach friends, classmates, professors, and Career Services for feedback.  It's one thing to have a rough draft of your resume, it's another to have a polished and professional document ready to go to employers.  Without a resume, you're stuck.

You can setup an appointment for a resume critique by calling Career Services at 512-245-2645 or utilizing Career Services' 48-Hour Online Resume Critique resource. 

   2.  Create a Jobs4Cats Account

What's Jobs4Cats you ask?  It's a one-stop-shop for on-campus employment, internships, and full-time opportunities!  This job search database is unlike any other because Texas State students and alumni are the only individuals that have access to these great positions.  This eliminates the thousands of competitors that apply for jobs on generic job search sites.  If you don't have a Jobs4Cats account, create one now.  If you have not updated your account, don't waste another minute.  

With the number of job search sites available, it can be discouraging to start searching for your ideal fit.  Keep the beginning of your search simple, and get used to trusted and highly recommended sites first.  There is no need to be on every job search database on the internet.

   3.  Increase Your Professional Online Presence & Contacts 

Would you currently show your parent(s) or guardian(s) what you have displayed on your Facebook or  Twitter?  If this question gives you anxiety, you must cleanup your professional image.  Be sure to take down any unprofessional photos or controversial comments.  The competitive job market makes elimination by social media a component in the job search.  Don't take yourself out of the running before you even get an interview.

One way to start displaying your education and experiences professionally, is through LinkedIn.  LinkedIn is a form of social media that allows you to connect with a variety of professionals within any given field.  Recruiting managers are utilizing this site to search for new talent.  If you are not on this platform, you may be missing out on the opportunity to share your skills and connect with others.  

Creating a positive brand for yourself across various social media accounts will be a productive way to utilize your time between applying for your future career.  It beats sitting around anxiously waiting for a call.

  4.  Attend 'Graduation Just Got Easier' 

If you are wanting assistance kickstarting the first 3 suggestions, attend 'Graduation Just Got Easier'.  Graduation Just Got Easier is an event hosted by Career Services and a number of leading employers within various industries.  This event will occur on Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Career Services Library (LBJ 5th Floor, 5-7.1).  Topics to be covered during the event include:


  • Translating your student experiences to the resume - Presented by Enterprise Holdings
  • Social media and the job search:  Develop a strong personal brand - Presented by Main Street Hub
  • How to WOW employers during the interview - Presented by White Lodging 
  • Your first 90 days in the new position - Presented by PLS Logistics 
We will conclude the event with resume critiques and a short Q&A.  The Alumni Association will also be present towards the end of the event to share the benefits of staying involved as alumni.  

This event is FREE!  

   5.  Take Care of Yourself - Stress Management

You are not alone in your job search, so take a deep breath and browse the resources below for stress management strategies.  Congratulations on your next steps and be proud of all you have accomplished.





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3 comments:

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    Keeping the workplace challenging and engaging is important. Happy employees are productive ones, and for many the same routine of punching the time clock everyday gets old fast.

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  2. No WorriesApril 3, 2015 at 5:13 AM

    If you have to organize corporate events, know that verbal communication might cause misunderstandings and problems later. So, it is always a good idea to do corporate event planning and things like invitations sent and confirmations received in writing.

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