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December 11, 2022

Begin Your Job Search!

Job and Internship Opportunities in Handshake.

Posted in: Announcements, Career, Featured News, Red Hawk News

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What a Bright Time, It’s The Right Time … To Begin Your Job Search!

Use winter break to your advantage by dedicating some of your free time to career preparation. It’s the perfect time to begin working on your resume, cover letter, practicing interview techniques and applying for jobs and internships! Additionally, several on-campus employers open spring applications for on-campus jobs and internships and off-campus employers hire for seasonal, part-time and internship positions.

Shine Bright Like a S.T.A.R.

The STAR method is an interview technique that allows you to tell a complete, linear story about your experience. It consists of Situation, Task, Action and Result.

  • Situation: Paint an accurate picture and set the scene.
  • Task: What was your role/responsibility in this situation?
  • Action: Tell the employer the steps you took to tackle this and complete the task.
  • Result: What were the outcomes and your achievements?

Check out the Indeed article “How to Use the STAR Interview Response Technique” article for an in-depth breakdown!

Montclair Co-Lab

Looking for an on campus internship? Check out Montclair State University’s Digital Media CoLab (CoOperative Laboratory). Currently, they are hiring for eight internships and most of the roles are open to all majors!

Jobs and Internship Opportunities in Handshake

Log into Handshake to begin your search!

Need Help Getting Started?

Don’t forget to book your career counseling session in Handshake for the opportunity to discuss your job search with a career advisor! You can get started by visiting the Career Counseling website.

2022 Reflections

Make sure your hard work and experience reflects on your resume, Linkedin and in Handshake! Don’t forget to add any new experiences, skills and competencies, relevant coursework and update your GPA!

Don’t Forget the Hidden Market

The holidays are often a time to reconnect with friends and family and reflect on the year, which is a great opportunity for you to discuss your career goals and expand your network.

Understanding the hidden market can open up new opportunities, like open positions that have yet to be posted. Networking is an important tool for uncovering “hidden” jobs and internships. Some additional tips are:

  • Expand your social network by utilizing professional sites, such as LinkedIn.
  • Search for in-house job boards.
  • Discuss job postings organizations where your friends or acquaintances are currently employed.

Questions?

The Center for Career Services will be closed beginning on Saturday, December 24, 2022 and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact us at careerserv@montclair.edu.

 

 

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