Do You Shop for Jobs Like You Shop for the Holidays -

Do You Shop for Jobs Like You Shop for the Holidays -Every year, Im amazed by all the people who wait until a day or two before the holidays to begin their shopping. While this approach would turn me into a nervous stressball, those who do it see no reason not to. After all, they know that stores will be open as late as possible leading up to the holidaysso why not procrastinate?I often see people take this saatkorn approach when it comes to finding a new job. They look around from time to time, and when they come across an interesting position, theyll say, I found a great job and Im going to apply for it next week. The problem with this strategy is simple You never know how long the job store is going to stay openWhile most public sector jobs come with a specific close date attached to them, most private sector job postings are available only until the company finds enough qualified candidates. In todays competitive job market, many ads stay out for a week or less. Thats why its imp erative that you have your resume 95% ready to go before you find the job posting of your dreams. Youll still need to spend some time customizing your resume to match up with the keywords and qualifications specified by the companys ad. However, trying to write a quality resume from departure to finish in time to submit it before the posting disappears is a big gamble.Some people are rock stars of last-minute holiday shopping, but others procrastinate until they find themselves buying whatevers available just to say that they bought something. Would you rather receive a thoughtful, personalized gift, or one that seems like more of an obligation? The same strategy applies to job applications. Dont waste your opportunity to send a hiring manager a real gifta well-thought-out resume that shows him or her exactly how much you want that job

3 steps to prepare for recruitment season

3 steps to prepare for recruitment season Share Share via TwitterShare via FacebookShare via Google PlusShare via LinkedInShare via E-mail Upcoming career fairsSTEM Industry Career Internship ritterlichOct. 1 2 from 11 a.m. 4 p.m.UMC Glenn Miller BallroomThe STEM Industry Career Internship ritterlich is ideal for students who are seeking internships or full-time positions. Employers will be recruiting for computer science, robotics, math, statistics, technology and all engineering fields. CU Boulder students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event. There will be a different set of employers each day, so be koranvers to check back occasionally to see who is attending.All Industries Career Internship FairOct. 3 from 11 a.m. 4 p.m.UMC Glenn Miller BallroomThe Fall Career Internship Fair is ideal for students who are seeking internships or full-time positions. Employers will be recruiting all majors including acc ounting, banking, consulting, government, human services, management, retail, sales, communications and more. CU Boulder students and alumni from all majors, experience levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend this free event.Are you planning to have an internship over the summer? Or are you graduating in December or May and needing to begin yur job search? Its time to get ready for recruitment seasonWhat is recruitment season?Many organizations in all industries have embraced mass recruiting as a way to hire new employees. Employers target soon-to-be college graduates with recruitment efforts for a few reasonsThey can meet many candidates at the same time.Many are familiar with CU Boulder and know what to expect with our graduates.They can identify candidates early in their careers and bring them in at the ground level.Recruitment season, even for internships and jobs starting next summer, starts early generally during the first week in October. At CU Boulder, hundreds of empl oyers will visit campus for the STEM Industry Career Internship Fair (Oct. 1 - 2) and All Industries Career Internship Fair (Oct. 3). These events kick off recruitment season, and many organizations start interviewing people the day after they occur.Here are three steps to help you prepare set up your Handshake profile, finish your resume and begin researching opportunities.1. Set up your Handshake profileHandshake is the online recruiting tool used by hundreds of employers looking to hire CU students. Through Handshake, you canFind job and internship postings by employers from Colorado, the U.S. and countries around the world.Upload details from your resume for recruiters to find you.Set up on-campus interviews with employers.Schedule appointments with career development advisors.Employers manage their interviewing schedules with CU Boulder students through Handshake, so youll want to make sure your profile is ready. To get started, go over these five tips for setting up your Han dshake profile.2.Build your resumeYou should have a good start on a resume once youve set up your Handshake profile. However, youll want something that will give a great first impression to recruiters. Review these templates and tips for building a resume. Then, visit Career Services during drop-in hours or make an appointment with a career development advisor to have your resume reviewed.3. Begin researching opportunitiesThis is the fun part about preparing for recruitment season Before recruitment season begins, explore what opportunities are out there. Start by looking at different postings on Handshake, or do some research on the companies that will be at the career fairs. This can help you see what employers are looking for, and help you decide what path you want to take. Rather than focusing on a set plan, be open to a variety of opportunities and employers who can help you develop skills and build experience.As you get ready for your job or internship search, our career devel opment advisors are here to help. Stop by our drop-in hours Monday Thursday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. or make an appointment through Handshake.TagsCareer FairsInternship Search