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Show THE JOB MARKET IN THE NEW MILLENNIUM BY NAZIOL NAZARINIA AND LAUREN MANGELSON PHOTOGRAPH BY JARAD REDDEKOPP Is a degree enough for today's college graduate to be competitive in the job market? Getting hired by reputable companies often requires more than a diploma, and there are a few things professors can do to help their students land the perfect job. Patrick McShane, a counselor from Career Services at the University of Utah, pointed out several areas where professors can really impact their students' success. This includes teaching students the technology they need to know to find a job within their desired field, helping them both write and build their resumes, and alerting them to any internship opportunities. Jobs on the Internet Many students between the ages of 18 and 30 grew up using computers and know how to surf the net to look for intership and job opportunities. Students like Karin Swanson, a junior at the U, uses the Internet on a regular basis. "I use it more than anything else because it's right at your fingertips. It's all right there for you, you just need to know how to look for it," she said. McShane said students who graduated just a decade ago used the newspaper as their primary way of looking for a job. With their reliance on technology students find much of their information from online sources; but they need to recognize what information is credible said McShane. When students do begin a job search, a resume is the most important tool in the success of the searching process. "A well-crafted resume can help with job searches because it allows for immediate application of positions," he said. Resumes can also help simplify the overwhelming process by having the first step done. Formatting and composition are important and change depending on the student's desired field. In-class resume workshops are a great way professors can help out in this area. Once a resume is ready, the job search begins. Students can check out Monster, Hot Jobs and Career Builder, which allow them to easily upload their resumes and apply online at the click of a button. McShane said that these job-search engines may be useful, but they can also be confusing. Professors could help students by letting them know about industry sites that post useful and relevant job openings. What else professors can do The skills needed by students before entering the business world include learning many computer programs. Mikhael Mikhalev, a junior studying chemical engineering, said he has learned to use lessons | fall 2007 21 |
