{"id":1734,"date":"2014-11-13T13:36:47","date_gmt":"2014-11-13T19:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/?p=1734"},"modified":"2024-06-07T12:18:01","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T17:18:01","slug":"end-goal-graduate-and-start-a-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/2014\/11\/13\/end-goal-graduate-and-start-a-career\/","title":{"rendered":"End Goal: Graduate and Start a Career"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1743 alignleft\" alt=\"career\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.uww.edu\/ucinfo\/files\/2014\/11\/14066870366_912293e866_z-300x200.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All students who attend a university have the same end goal: graduate and start a career.\u00a0 But before achieving the end goal, there are interviews.<\/p>\n<p>During my freshman year, the most difficult aspect of college was trying to find time to watch New Girl.\u00a0 If only I had known freshman year was going to be the easiest year\u2026now, on top of having classes and homework I have two part time jobs, I am a board member in a campus group, AND I am on the lookout for the next step in my life: starting my career.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Step One: Personal Branding<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Throughout my schooling at UW-Whitewater I had always been told to understand my brand and promote it.\u00a0 This seemed simple enough, who could know me better than I do?\u00a0 Turns out it was not that simple.\u00a0 Until I took my Social Media Marketing class I had a difficult time understanding how to convey my personal brand or even what it was.<\/p>\n<p>The following questions are what ultimately helped me understand my brand and how to share it with others.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What are your values?<\/li>\n<li>What are your strengths?<\/li>\n<li>What are your weaknesses?<\/li>\n<li>What are you known for?<\/li>\n<li>What tasks do others ask of you?<\/li>\n<li>What do you want to be known for?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Step Two: Job Searchs and Applications<\/b><\/p>\n<p>In my experience, the job search can be the easiest and most difficult part about starting a career.\u00a0 The easy: setting standards for the type of career and deciding on what location you hope for.\u00a0 The difficult: understanding the ideal salary and actually applying.\u00a0 At times the application process can feel overwhelming.\u00a0 To make the process a little easier, I have found it works best if I set aside time when I will be applying for jobs and give myself a small snack break between each of the applications\/cover letters I finish.<\/p>\n<p><b>Step Three: Interview<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Going into an interview can be intimidating. Although you can be prepared and have a few ideas as to what the interviewer will ask, you never know what random question they will ask to see how you handle a high stress moment.\u00a0 In short, expect the unexpected.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in Mind:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn how to shake hands correctly; you want to show respect while not sending the interviewer to the ER with a crushed hand<\/li>\n<li>Be personable\/excited; you want to work there, right?<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t be afraid if you don\u2019t know an answer; let the interviewer know you will get back to them with the answer<\/li>\n<li>Know some history about the company or fun facts<\/li>\n<li>Ask lots and lots of questions; this shows you are interested in the company<\/li>\n<li>Make an impression; send a thank you with a few hints as to what you discussed in the interview<\/li>\n<li>ASK FOR THE JOB: make sure to ask what the next steps are<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have more questions?\u00a0 Set up a time to chat with the friendly folks at Career &amp; Leadership Development #InTheUC or check out some of these helpful links!\u00a0 Good luck in your career search!<\/p>\n<p>17 Tips to Ace your Next Phone Interview: <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/zL5UG\">http:\/\/goo.gl\/zL5UG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7 Ways to Impress your Interviewers: <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/UtI7Ta\">http:\/\/goo.gl\/UtI7Ta<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Job Hunt Strategies for College Grads and Other Entry-level Job Seekers: <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/WwCMPY\">http:\/\/goo.gl\/WwCMPY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Anatomy of a Great Resume: <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/NoChNO\">http:\/\/goo.gl\/NoChNO<\/a><\/p>\n<p>What your Clothing Color says about you: <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/MCj9YG\">http:\/\/goo.gl\/MCj9YG<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Interview Etiquette: <a href=\"http:\/\/goo.gl\/lJUsDx\">http:\/\/goo.gl\/lJUsDx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All students who attend a university have the same end goal: graduate and start a career.\u00a0 But before achieving the end goal, there are interviews. 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