Senior Career Conference

YOU
DON'T
HAVE
TO PLAN
YOUR
FUTURE
ALONE.
10 AM - 3 PMSEPTEMBER 12, 2014
CAREERCENTER.GEORGETOWN.EDU
SENIORCAREER CONFERENCE

YOU
DON'T
HAVE
TO PLAN
YOUR
FUTURE
ALONE.

10 AM - 3 PM
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
YOU
DON'T
HAVE
TO PLAN
YOUR
FUTURE
ALONE.
Industry: Consulting
Industry: Finance/Accounting
Industry: Creative Fields
Industry: Govt/Think Tank/Nonprofit
Industry: Health & Science
Careers for the Common Good: Service Opportunities After the Hilltop
Planning for Graduate School Now or Later
Finding International Opportunities
1 - 1:20 PM
1:20 - 1:40 PM
Concurrent Sessions
Concurrent Sessions
10:30 AM
10 AM
12 PM
Welcome & Keynote: 5 Crucial Tips for Job Searching
The Senior Resume: Your Marketing Tool for the Next Step
Professional Writing - Cover Letters
Identifying your Career Interests
Interviewing Well - Practice Sessions
Beyond Hello: Learn Effective Networking
The Senior Resume: Your Marketing Tool for the Next Step
Interviewing Well - Practice Sessions
LinkedIn: What You Need to Know
Lunch and Hoya Career Connection Q&A
Optional On Campus Interviewing workshop
Break
Closing Remarks on Professionalism
choose one session per 20 minutes
choose one session per half hour
11 AM
11:30 AM
1:40 PM
1:50 PM
3 PM
The Cawley Career Education Center and the Senior Class Committee present this Career Conference to provide seniors with the
resources and information they will need as they prepare for life after Georgetown. Whether your job search is underway or you are
just beginning, these sessions will provide strategies and skills that will serve you throughout your career.
Registration is open to seniors only, and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis until the conference is at capacity.
Register on Hoya Career Connection: georgetown-csm.symplicity.com
Lunch will be provided.

10 AM - 3 PM
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
YOU DON'T
HAVE TO PLAN
YOUR FUTURE
ALONE.

SCHEDULEAT-A-GLANCE
THIS GUIDE BELONGS TO:
1 - 1:20 &
1:20 - 1:40 PM
Optional On Campus Interviewing workshop
Break
Closing Remarks on Professionalism
1:40 PM
1:50 PM
3 PM
Location: 1st Fl. Career Library
1st Fl. Career Library
1st Fl. Seminar Rm
Location: 1st Fl. Seminar Rm
2nd Fl. Seminar Rm
Location: 2nd Fl. Seminar Rm
1st Fl. Lobby
2nd Fl. Recruiter Lounge
2nd Fl. Conference Rm
1st Fl. Mock Interview Rm
2nd Fl. Recruiting Lobby
Location: Leavey Program Rm
10 AM Welcome & Keynote: 5 Crucial Tips for Job Searching
The Senior Resume: Your Marketing Tool
Interviewing Well and Practice Sessions
The Senior Resume: Your Marketing Tool
10:30 AM
11 AM
11:30 AM Interviewing Well & Practice Sessions
12 PM Lunch: Hoya Career Connection Q&A, Alumni
Career Services, and First Destination Survey
Concurrent Sessions (choose one session per 20 minutes)
Industry: Consulting //
Industry: Finance/Accounting //
Industry: Creative Fields //
Industry: Gov’t/Think Tank/Nonprofit //
Industry: Health & Science //
Careers for the Common Good: Service Opportunities
After the Hilltop //
Planning for Graduate School //
Finding Int’l Opportunities //
Concurrent Sessions (choose one session per half hour)

TABLEOF CONTENTS
Cawley Career Education Center
careercenter.georgetown.edu
202.687.3493
facebook.com/georgetowncareercenter
The Senior Resume
Professional Writing: Cover Letters
Identifying Your Career Interests
Interviewing Well
Beyond Hello: Effective Networking
Developing an Industry-Specific Plan
Hoya Career Connection
Getting Into Graduate School
Notes
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24

The Senior Resume:
Your Marketing Tool for the Next Step
MY NEXT STEPS:
NOTES:
- Don't forget to include experiences such as: Education, Study Abroad, On/Off
Campus Jobs, Extracurriculars, Volunteer Opportunities, Internships, Research,
Languages, and Technical Skills
- Update this document throughout the year to reflect date changes and new
experiences
1. Create and/or Update Your "Everything Resume"
2. Format Your Resume Consistently for Structure and Content
- Unsure about format? Check out Optimal Resume for template options
- Start with action verbs for each sentence or bullet point in your document
- Use present tense verbs for current roles and past tense verbs for roles that ended
3. Research Industry/Company Examples
- Connect with professors or alumni in the field to get their perspective
- Utilize LinkedIn to see how other Hoyas have highlighted similar experiences
- Attend info sessions or career fairs (as applicable) to receive feedback from
employers
4. Customize a One Page Document for Each Position
- Highlight skills and qualities mentioned most often in the job description
- Demonstrate how you made an impact through quantifiable results
- Change document headings to highlight relevant experiences
- Save as a PDF and complete a print test prior to submission
- Check critical details such as the employer name and read the entire document
out loud
- Meet with a Career Center staff member via a walk-in
- Ask a professor with industry experience for feedback on your resume
- Connect with alumni via resources such as Hoya Gateway or the Alumni
Career Network
5. Resume Review
(complete the first item below for each resume, then choose a second option)

MY NEXT STEPS:
NOTES:
1. Customize the Cover Letter
for a specific employer and job description.Templates are easy to spot.
2. Address the letter to a specific individual
If no name was given in the job announcement, call the organization or search
LinkedIn to learn who is on the hiring team. If all else fails, use
“Dear Hiring Manager:” or “Dear Search Committee:”.
3. Isolate three or four skills/qualities
that you possess and that are relevant to the position. Mention concrete
examples from your resume that demonstrate these skills. You may find it
helpful to write a skill-based “thesis statement” as the final sentence in your opening
paragraph, which will guide the reader through the rest of your document.
“Example: I am confident that my research experience, strong writing ability, and
administrative skills will allow me to thrive in the internship program at the Post
this summer.”
4. Be brief!
An ideal cover letter will be three to four concise paragraphs and only be one
page. See our website (careercenter.georgetown.edu) or our Job Search
Documents handout for a great example.
5. Brand yourself
Consider using the same header style as appears on your resume, to present a
clean, consistent application package to the employer.

MY NEXT STEPS:
NOTES:
Below are some ideas to help you consider your own values, interests and skills as well
as gather information about the world around you.
1. Review your most meaningful experiences
Consider coursework, professional, and personal endeavors and “look for patterns,
look for connections, look for meaning. What do you enjoy? Where do you get
your energy? What has been the source of your success so far?”
(Katharine Brooks, wisewanderings.com)
2. Identify three people you can talk to without having it all together
Think about professors, a career counselor, older friend, and family members. Share
what you’ve gathered from reflecting on your experiences, then ask any questions
you have or to hear some of their career story.
3. Consider the first jobs of other Hoyas
View our First Destination reports from the Classes of 2005-2013 at:
georgetownfirstdestination.strikingly.com or search university data from
Georgetown alumni on LinkedIn.
4.Take a look at the Major Exploration website for your major
Or grab a handout from our center at:
careercenter.georgetown.edu/career-exploration/what-can-i-do-with-my-major
for ideas and inspiration. You’ll see great examples of transferable skills gained
through your major coursework and examples of what others have done.
5. Write out your best career ideas so far
What are you considering right now? For each idea, make a list of things that
draw you toward the idea and what holds you back from going full steam ahead in
that direction. Consider using the Vault Guides to learn more about a particular
industry of interest:
careercenter.georgetown.edu/career-exploration/vault-career-insider-instructions.html

Interviewing Well - Four Steps for Success
MY NEXT STEPS:
NOTES:
- Make a list of your experiences (in and out of the classroom), how you have
developed your skills, and connect them to the position you are interested in.
- Research the organization and the position using the company’s website,
LinkedIn, Glassdoor.com (interviews tab), Vault Career Insider, and Alumni
Career Network.
1. Reflect & Research
3. Dress the Part
- Research the preferred dress at the office you will be visiting. If you are not
sure ask someone from the company or a CEC staff member at a walk-in.
- Bring a portfolio or nice folder to hold extra copies of your resume, references,
and paper to take notes.
- As soon as possible send a thank you note, either handwritten or electronically.
You can reinforce your interest in the position, highlight a positive from
the interview, or clarify any remaining concerns.
4. Follow-Up
2. Practice, Practice, Practice
- Sign up for a mock interview with a career center staff member at the front
desk (one per semester)
- Participate Interviewing workshops
Interviewing Brown Bag: Sept. 23rd
Interviewing Well Workshops: September 30th , October 3rd, October 10th
- Optimal Interview (access through Optimal Resume on the Career Center’s
website)
- Hoya Gateway (hoyagateway.georgetown.edu)

MY NEXT STEPS:
NOTES:
Spend some time reflecting on your past experiences and the skills you have
developed. You will also want to consider the direction you hope to go, or what
you hope to learn from networking. Once you have done this, start thinking
about how you will articulate your skills, experiences, and professional goals to
your network (what will be your 30 second commercial?)
1. Reflect & Prepare
2. Brainstorm & Research
Make a list of all the people you know. You never know who might be helpful
to you in your networking. Revisit connections you've made during your college
career to ask for industry advice, additional contacts, or other ideas; utilize
LinkedIn’s Universities to find and connect with fellow Hoyas; explore the Office
of Advancement's Alumni Career Network a database of Georgetown alumni
who have volunteered to be sources of information for other Hoyas.
Before you contact anyone for networking purposes, make sure that your resume
and LinkedIn profile are updated. You may also consider setting up a system to
keep track of your contacts, notes from interactions, and anything else that may
be helpful.
3. Organize & Update
4. Reach Out
Once you are ready – start connecting! Consider using LinkedIn to send
messages, or email contacts to set up informational interviews. Remember,
networking can happen anywhere so make the most of all opportunities.
Remember that effective networking is developing an ongoing relationship.
Follow up and find meaningful ways to keep in touch. Share relevant information
or resources. Connect on LinkedIn to help you stay in touch and keep your
contacts updated on your professional development.
5. Maintain

MY NEXT STEPS:
NOTES:
1. Create a Strong Profile
- There are several sections in a profile. You don’t need to fill out all of them.
Click Edit on different sections to access examples from LinkedIn and examples
from other users.
- LinkedIn will actually walk you through the process of updating your profile:
Click Complete My Profile at the top of your profile page.
- Build a multimedia profile - Professional Portfolio feature allows you to share
presentations from courses, photos of projects, PDFs of papers, etc.
2. Understand Privacy Settings
- Security and privacy is a consideration for many. Click on your picture, then
“Privacy & Settings” to explore your options.
3. Create a Customized Link to Your Profile
- Move your cursor over Profile at the top of your homepage and select Edit Profile.
- Click Edit next to the URL under your profile photo.
- In the Your public profile URL box in the bottom right, click "Customize your
public profile URL".
- Type the last part of your new custom URL in the text box. LinkedIn will help
with suggestions if your name has already been taken.
- Click Set Custom URL.
4. Research on the Paths of Others and Companies
- University tool: A wealth of information on where GU alumni have worked after
graduation. Search by class years, location, field of study, industry, company, or skills.
- Following companies/ joining groups allow you to stay on top of trends in the
industries you are most interested in and get connected to others who share
your interests. Join groups in common with others you would like to connect
with - sharing a group allows you to contact 2nd and 3rd degree connections.
5. Share Your Story
- LinkedIn Resume: Quickly convert your LinkedIn profile to the start of a
fantastic resume with resume.linkedinlabs.com. Choose your favorite style, edit
and tailor your resume from there!

Build Your Network Apply WellBrand Yourself
Building your personal brand is critical
to showing potential employers who you
are and what you can bring to their
organization. Ensuring your resumes,
cover letters, LinkedIn profile and
other online platforms consistently convey
what you want them to is important.
Make sure you do your homework on both
companies and industries that you are
interested in. Every industry has its own
trends and every company has its own
culture. Make sure you tailor your
applications and conversations, based on
what you learn.
Search sites such as:
Vault.com
Glassdoor
O*Net
Career OneStop
Industry Specific e-Newsletters
Passport Careers (for international)
LinkedIn
Alumni Career Network
Hoya Gateway
Hoya Career Connection
Idealist.org
Indeed.com
LinkedIn
Glassdoor`
Talking to an alumni or employer that
works in your industry of interest is a
great way to resaerch more about potential
career opportunities. Networking is also
an important way to find out about
opportunities and find professional
connections that will serve you well.
The more time and effort you put into
the first three steps, the better your
application process should go.Tailor your
job search documents and interviews
to each company and position, based on
what you learned in steps two and three.
Do Your Research
Industry#1GeneralResourcesOverviewIndustry#2Developing an Industry-Speciﬁc Plan All listed resources are available on our website
Tailor your professional documents:
Resume
References
Cover Letters
Writing Sample (if needed)
Build your nline Presence:
LinkedIn Profile
Clean Up or lock down Facebook

Making the Most of Hoya Career Connection
MY NEXT STEPS:
NOTES:
Hoya Career Connection is your on-line career management system that provides
you with access to a variety of resources that can aid you in your process of searching
for and applying to potential opportunities of interest.
1. Update Your Profile.
There are two main sections of your profile to complete – the Personal section
and the Academic section. Ensure that these are both accurate and up-to-date
so that the Career Center has correct information on file.
2. Subscribe to a Newsletter. (Or two. Or three.)
To ensure you receive all communications sent through HCC, click on “Privacy
Settings” and make sure “yes” is selected next to the “Receive Email Notifications”
and “Receive Email Job Blasts” sections. Under the Academic section of your
profile, scroll down to find the Career Interest Information box. Check the box
next to any or all industries that appeal to you, and the Career Center will send
you relevant information through a newsletter to keep you informed about
opportunities and upcoming events in that area!
3.Track and RSVP to Events
The Events tab houses all upcoming career-related events and workshops. You
will see these events hosted by Career Center staff, Georgetown alums, and/or
employers. Click the event title to learn more details, and don’t forget to RSVP
if you plan to attend.
The Calendar tab houses upcoming career-related events and workshops and dates
associated with the On-Campus Interviewing (OCI) program. If you are
participating in OCI, check here for resume deadlines and employer interview dates.
4. Explore the Resources Tab
O*Net and Career Finder are two helpful sources to help you identify potential
areas of interest and learn more about specific career fields. Follow the prompts
under each tab to gain access to each! The Document Library contains handouts
and links to external sites to help you discover potential interests and opportunities.
5. Find Opportunities of Interest
The Jobs/Internships tab on your menu bar houses the “HCC Jobs/Internships”
board – a database of opportunities posted by employers directly for Georgetown
students. Create a “Saved Search” by entering your desired criteria into the
designated fields and select a frequency for the system to send you postings that
you may want to apply for.Use the “Recommended Job Matches” tool under the
Jobs/Internships tab to see what positions the system recommends for you based
on what you have previously applied for or searched.

Getting Into Graduate School
MY NEXT STEPS:
NOTES:
2. Research
Use graduate school reference books, professional organization websites, academic
journals, and informational interviews with alumni and professors to identify
programs. Find programs that fit with your learning and career goals, as well as
other considerations such as location, cost, program requirements, and experiential
opportunities. Keep in mind that may be slight differences between programs
names and departments at each school.
3. Prepare
Find out the requirements and start gathering the materials now.Transcripts, test
scores, personal statements, and references are required for most applications.
Connect to professors and other potential references while you are still in school
to discuss your interest and follow up when it’s time to apply.
4. Apply
Follow the instructions and make sure you submit a complete application. Reach
out to the graduate admissions office or the program to clarify any questions. Get
feedback on your personal statement from someone in your field of interest.
5. Make a Decision
If appropriate, contact faculty with thoughtful questions, and speak with current
students or alumni of the program to see if it will be a good fit. Consider
financial and time commitments, as well as personal fit.
Additional Resources
Graduate School Guide handout to help with the decision process
Alumni Career Services website: Preparing for Graduate School
https://alumni.georgetown.edu/career/career_7.html
1. Reflect
Graduate school is a big commitment in terms of time and money. Ask yourself
“why” you want to go and “when” is the right time for you.

MY NEXT STEPS:
NOTES:
Each country presents unique opportunities and considerations.Visit
passportcareer.com and use your GU email address and registration key gtown987
to create an account. A drop-down menu in the upper-right-hand corner of the
site will allow you to search by country.
Ask yourself some of the following questions to help with this:
Am I looking for short-term or long-term work? What’s my purpose for going
abroad - to travel, experience new things, learn a specific skill, get a break from
the U.S.? What do I rate as most important? Job, location, pay?
1. Define what you mean by ‘international’
2. Gather information (and identify questions!)
Learn about any visa, work authorization or travel regulations by contacting
embassies and consulates.Directory of websites for all foreign embassies in the
U.S.: state.gov/s/cpr/rls/dpl/32122.htm Travel and safety information from the
Bureau of Consular Affairs: travel.state.gov
3. Speak with people who can help you - prepare questions in advance
Explore Georgetown Alumni Career Network, International Alumni Clubs
LinkedIn, especially the Georgetown University page
Professors, older students who have worked or studied in your area(s) of interest
4. Use Passport Career to conduct research on countries of interest
5.Tailor your resume
Based on information from networking conversations and Passport Career, you
may need to develop culturally appropriate job search documents (i.e., resume,
cover letter).

MY NEXT STEPS:
NOTES:
MY NEXT STEPS:
NOTES:

careercenter.georgetown.edu
GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY

BEYOND HELLO:
Learn Effective Networking

GOVERNMENT
THINK TANKS
NONPROFITS
Careers In

INTERVIEWING WELL
and Practice Sessions

CREATIVE
FIELDS
Careers In

FINANCE &
ACCOUNTING
Careers In

IDENTIFYING YOUR
CAREER INTERESTS

PROFESSIONAL WRITING
Cover Letters

CONSULTING
Careers In

LINKEDIN:
What You Need to Know

THE SENIOR RESUME
Your Marketing Tool for the Next Step

HEALTH &
SCIENCE
Careers In

CAREERS FOR THE
COMMON GOOD
Service Opportunities After the Hilltop

PLANNING FOR
GRAD SCHOOL
Now or Later

FINDING
INTERNATIONAL
OPPORTUNITIES

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