Landing a Job

A Resource Guide for SCC Students

Dear Job Seeker,

This manual has been prepared by the St. Charles Community College (SCC) Career Services Center in an effort to provide a quick and easy guide through the job search process. The examples used are focused on students in the Associate of Applied Science Degree programs, but the techniques, tools and general information apply to everyone about to embark on a job search.

We hope you find it helpful. Best wishes for a successful and rewarding career!

Table of Contents

Organizing Your Job Search

Job Search Methods – Most Effective Approaches

• Networking
• Practice Telephone Script
• Networking Online
• Using LinkedIn
• Calling Potential Employers
• Practice Telephone Script – Students With a Degree
• Practice Telephone Script – Students Without a Degree
• Using Websites
• Career/Job Websites
• Company Web Pages
• College Central Network
• Helpful Websites (Company, Job Search, Missouri, etc.)
• Temporary Staffing Agencies
• St. Louis Agency Listings

Your Resume

• Overview
• What Makes a Winning Resume?
• Web Friendly Resumes
• Action Verbs to Use

Resume Samples

• Samples – Chronological
• Accountant
• Graphics Artist
• Multimedia Developer
• Samples – Functional
• E-Business Manager
• Retail Sales

Cover Letters

• Overview
• Format
• Sample

References

• Overview
• Sample

The Employment Application

• Tips for Completing

The Interview

• Overview
• Checklist and Reminders
• Sample Interview Questions
• Behavioral Interview Questions
• Questions to ask the Employer
• Employer Sought Skills and Qualities
• Preparing for a Telephone Interview

Thank-You Letters

• Overview
• Format
• Sample

Salary Negotiation

• Strategies to Consider

Job Search Checklist