February 28, 2023
A reminder of events this week:
- Questions About Offers? Let’s Talk! – Wednesday, March 1st 12:30-1pm
Coming up next week:
- Kelley Alumni Fireside Chat: Inclusion & Diversity (In-Person) – Tuesday, March 7th 6-8pm
- K2GC – Freshmen and Sophomore International Students, What Should Your Next Steps Be? (Virtual) – Thursday, March 9th 12:30-1pm
TIPS & FACTS FROM THE COACHING CORNER
When preparing for an in-person career fair, ENN, recruiting event, or any professional development event:
- Dress business casual or business professional (the event description on Kelley Connect or Handshake will specify)
- Bring a padfolio to take notes and bring printed copies of your resume
- Generate a QR code for your LinkedIn profile or your resume and be ready to share on your device
During the event:
- Ask for contact information of the person you’re speaking with and ask to connect on LinkedIn.
After the event:
- Send thank you messages to recruiters who work at companies you are interested in applying to. Acknowledge the time they gave you at the event and repeat your interest in the company.
- Do required follow-up activities as instructed by the recruiter:
- Complete the online application and upload the necessary materials (resume and/or cover letter)
- Check Kelley Connect
- Our site has info regarding position postings and deadlines as well as on campus events with recruiters and UCS workshops. Be sure to apply to positions as they are available. Some interviews may occur the day after the career fair so be prepared and know your availability.
Have questions about interviews?
- View a recent Wednesday Wisdom Chat where our Career Coaches discussed some important interview prep tips!
DID YOU KNOW?
- Just-in-time hiring happens year-round! Recruiters and companies are still seeking qualified candidates via Handshake and LinkedIn. If you’re struggling with your job or internship search, come meet with a career or peer coach and let’s talk about it and come up with a strategy!
- Per a report from the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the time from interview to offer has gone from an average of slightly less than 20 days in 2015 to nearly 26 days as of 2022, which is an overall increase of 28.6%
- The UCS Office has an incredible resource called the Kelley Career Guide that helps students make informed decisions and chart a four-year path to help prepare for career success.
Wondering about the job market?
- Here’s a brief summary that will take you a few minutes to watch.
- Here’s a short article that discusses important things to think about in addition to your resume when doing a job search.
- You are more than just your GPA. Now, more than ever, companies are seeking candidates who can think critically, adapt, and showcase other non-cognitive or “soft-skills.”
#WEDNESDAYWISDOMCHAT: QUESTIONS ABOUT OFFERS? LET’S TALK!
Job or internship offer on the table? Congratulations! Join us LIVE on Instagram (handle is @kelleyucscoaches) and tune into our #WednesdayWisdom Career Chat to get our offers/negotiations questions answered! Slide into our DMs with any questions you may have!
- K2C – Questions About Offers? Let’s Talk! – Wednesday, Mar. 1st 12:30-1pm
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: KELLEY2GLOBAL CAREERS (K2GC) – FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, WHAT SHOULD YOUR NEXT STEPS BE?
As an international student, you should be involved and engaged to build the skills you need to be career ready. We will share options and opportunities for you to consider!
- K2GC – Freshmen and Sophomore International Students, What Should Your Next Steps Be? (Virtual) – Thursday, March 9th 12:30-1pm
The Kelley Institute for Social Impact (KISI) is promoting an international internship this Summer in India!
Kelley Institute for Social Impact (KISI) Summer 2023 Internship in India
KISI is partnering with Shrimad Rajchandra Love and Care: Raj Uphaar to offer a co-curricular, non-credit bearing, unpaid, 8-week, business aligned social impact internship. Scholarships are available! Sophomores and juniors are encouraged to apply. There are project opportunities in Market Studies, Brand Identity and Analysis, Supply Chain, NGO Expansion, Sustainability, and Data Analytics. Don’t wait, Apply Now! Interviews will occur on a rolling basis. Apps close March 3 or once the position is filled. Learn more and apply at: https://gokelley.iu.edu/internwithpurpose
UNFILTERED CAREER SEARCH (UCS) PODCAST
Many of us are counting down the days ‘til Spring Break 2023, but we also know this is the time of the year when some of us may have difficult conversations with our parents and/or loved ones on continued career search or a complete change in career decisions! UCS podcast host JP sat down with IU Kelley Director of Student Support Kelly Higgins, who’s leading our Kelley Mental Health Task Force, to learn helpful and practical strategies to start and finish these conversations and how you can “keep on keeping on”!
Can’t get enough of our podcasts or missed some episodes? We got you! Check out all our latest episodes from this season and past seasons right HERE!
Created by returning and new Kelley UCS peer coaches, JP, Hannah, Michelle, Shiv, Laasya, Lydia, and Maddie, the podcast takes a dive into topics surrounding career, college recruiting and the struggles that come with it all. New episodes dropping biweekly on Tuesdays!
NAVIGATING RECRUITING WHILE STUDYING ABROAD
Are you studying abroad this semester, while also planning to look for an internship for when you return this summer? Fortunately, virtual recruiting tools make it possible for you to communicate with recruiters while you are overseas. Here are some tips if you are participating in recruiting while studying abroad.
- Work with a UCS professional coach: Schedule an appointment through Handshake to establish a plan and develop your strategy. Virtual appointments are available.
- Update your resume: Indicate that you will be abroad this semester by adding beneath or beside your name “Study Abroad – Spring 2023”. This way employers know that you may have a slight delay in your response to emails.
- Connect, Connect, Connect: Just like any other student seeking employment, you will need to dedicate time to network with professionals. This may mean that you will have to carve out time in the evenings to connect with employers on their local time. The onus is on you to work to the local time schedules and communicate your availability.
- Search Handshake and beyond: Handshake is an excellent tool to identify entry level opportunities but is not the only resource. LinkedIn, Indeed, and direct networking are fantastic tools as well.
- Consider other experiences: Internships aren’t the only way to gain professional experience. Volunteer, conduct research, start your own business, be creative!
SENIORS & JUNIORS: HELP US PROMOTE YOU TO HIRING COMPANIES THROUGH OUR RESUME BOOKS!
A resume book is a digital compilation of students’ resumes, by major and graduation year, that the UCS makes available for hiring employers at their request. Companies request resumes of students who are in the job market, so if this is you, submit your resume(s) as soon as possible to the various UCS resume books. This will maximize your visibility to hiring companies. Complete these steps to have your resume included.
