{"id":17597,"date":"2017-07-17T13:29:55","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T18:29:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/?page_id=17597"},"modified":"2025-06-04T14:24:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T19:24:37","slug":"the-job-search-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/the-job-search-process\/","title":{"rendered":"The Job Search Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-modular-content-collection><div class=\"entry-content\">\n<h2 align=\"left\">Explore your options<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Self Assessment\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/self-assessment-tools\/\">Self-assess<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 discover and\u00a0<strong>be able to articulate<\/strong>\u00a0your values, interests, skills and abilities<\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Assessing &amp; Exploring Careers\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/explore-careers\/\">Research fields, careers, and organizations<\/a>\u00a0online<\/li>\n<li>Learn about jobs and organizations from the experts through\u00a0<a title=\"Networking\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/networking-guide\/\">networking<\/a>,\u00a0<a title=\"Informational Interviewing\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/how-to-guides\/informational-interviews\/\">informational interviews<\/a>, &amp;\u00a0<a title=\"Job Shadowing\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/job-shadowing\/\">job shadowing<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.glassdoor.com\/index.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Glassdoor<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 provides resources and information on jobs and companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Try it out by gaining relevant experience &amp; building transferable skills through:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Internships\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/internships\/\">Internships<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Undergraduate Research\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/undergraduate-research\/\">Undergraduate Research<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stolaf.edu\/international\/\">Off-campus Study\/Study Abroad<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Civic Engagement &amp; Leadership Opportunities\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/Service-and-Leadership-Opportunities-for-Students\/\">Civic Engagement<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/community-based-work-study\/\">Community-based Work-study<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/residencelife\/leadership\/\">Leadership in Residence Life<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Entrepreneurship &amp; Innovation\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/entrepreneurship\/\">Innovation &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stolaf.edu\/orgs\/\">Student Organizations\/SGA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stolaf.edu\/apps\/stuwork\/\">Student Work\u00a0or Part-time Jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote><p>*<em>International Students,\u00a0click here\u00a0for more information about your special circumstances related to work!<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Prepare your application &amp; self-marketing materials<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Create an outstanding\u00a0<a title=\"Resume\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/resume-guide\/\">Resum\u00e9<\/a>\u00a0(getting started, tips, samples, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Write a\u00a0<a title=\"Cover Letters\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/cover-letter-guide\/\">Cover letter<\/a>\u00a0(getting started, tips, samples, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Obtain\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/how-to-guides\/letters-of-recommendation-and-references\/\">references and\/or letters of recommendation<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Create and\/or update your professional\u00a0<a title=\"Your Online Presence &amp; LinkedIn Profile\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/linkedin-guide\/\">online presence\/LinkedIn profile<\/a><\/li>\n<li>This\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lynda.com\/Business-Business-Skills-tutorials\/Writing-Email\/151813-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lynda.com tutorial<\/a>\u00a0can provide more detailed information on writing a professional email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Connect with prospective employers and alumni to learn about opportunities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"Networking\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/networking-guide\/\">General Networking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Internship &amp; Job Search Resources\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/hidden-internships-opportunities\/\">Finding hidden jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Internship &amp; Job Search Resources\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/posted-internships-opportunities\/\">Searching for posted jobs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Piper Center opportunities to connect:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"On-Campus Recruiting\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/on-campus-recruiting\/\">On-campus recruiting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Events &amp; Fairs\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/major-events\/\">Events and fairs<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Apply &amp; prepare for an\u00a0<a title=\"The Interview\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/interview-guide\/\">interview<\/a><\/h2>\n<h2>Follow Up<\/h2>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve mailed, emailed, or posted your application materials online for jobs and internships that have been advertised, follow-up with a phone call 7\u201310 days following the application deadline. If a deadline is not posted, follow-up 7\u201310 days after you mail your application materials.<\/p>\n<p>A resume and cover letter may also be sent to inquire about opportunities that have not yet been posted. Should you choose to send a \u201cletter of inquiry\u201d, follow up with a phone call 7\u201310 days after mailing your materials to ask the potential employer\/supervisor about the status of your application and potential openings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate school applicants:\u00a0<\/strong>If you are sending application materials for graduate school programs, be sure to\u00a0<b>follow-up prior to the application deadline<\/b>\u00a0to make sure your file is complete!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h1><\/h1>\n<h2>Making the Call<\/h2>\n<p>\u201cGood afternoon. My name is Jorja Ryan and I am a senior at St. Olaf College. I applied for the position of ____________, and am calling to inquire about setting up an interview.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cGood morning, this is Renee Roberts calling, I sent my resume and cover letter last Monday applying for the ____________ position. I indicated in my application material that I\u2019d call you today to answer any questions you may have for me and to inquire about setting up an interview.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHello. My name is Bjorn Johnson and I am a junior philosophy and math major at St. Olaf College. I mailed my resume last week inquiring about the ___________ internship position. I am calling to see how you are coming along in the selection process.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy name is Meredith Drake, I sent my application materials last week for the graduate program in ______________. I\u2019m calling to make sure you\u2019ve received my information and that my file is complete.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>References<\/h2>\n<p>Employers often ask that you provide references as part of the application process. Below are a few quick steps you can follow to create your reference sheet:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Always print your references on a separate sheet that will follow your resume.<\/li>\n<li>Three references are standard, listing an additional two is helpful.<\/li>\n<li>Start your reference sheet by duplicating the heading from your resume \u2013 name, address, phone, and email.<\/li>\n<li>Type the word \u201cREFERENCES\u201d centered under your heading.<\/li>\n<li>Either centered or aligned with the left hand margin, type the name, title, address, phone number, and email address for each reference. Be sure to ask each person\u2019s permission and inquire about what contact information they would like to have listed (work vs. home).<\/li>\n<li>Use professional references (i.e. faculty, supervisors, academic advisors, etc.) rather then personal references (i.e. a friend\u2019s parent, uncle, mom).<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/files\/2013\/05\/references.pdf\">Sample Reference Sheet<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h1 align=\"left\"><\/h1>\n<h2 align=\"left\">Transition from student to professional<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/evaluating-an-offer-negotiating-salary\/\">Evaluating an offer &amp; negotiating salary<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Relocation Resources\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/relocation-resources\/\">Relocation resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Living Independently\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/living-independently\/\">Living independently<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Professionalism In The Workplace\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/professionalism-in-the-workplace\/\">Professionalism in the workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- begin-migrated-from-panel-builder --><!-- end-migrated-from-panel-builder --><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore your options Self-assess\u00a0\u2013 discover and\u00a0be able to articulate\u00a0your values, interests, skills and abilities Research fields, careers, and organizations\u00a0online Learn about jobs and organizations from the experts through\u00a0networking,\u00a0informational interviews, &amp;\u00a0job [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2555,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-17597","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17597","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2555"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17597"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17597\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":47193,"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/17597\/revisions\/47193"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wp.stolaf.edu\/pipercenter\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17597"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}