GET JOB MARKET READY
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POWERED BY WHO LOGIC
Welcome In! Looking for a job? You're in the right spot.
This space is dedicated to helping you get job market ready using WHO Logic.
WHO Logic starts with resume design and you can keep using WHO for cover letters, applying
to jobs, elevator pitching, networking, interviewing, and offer management. It's a really easy
tool to uncover and promote the value of your skills and experiences.
Just ask yourself - What? How? Outcome?
Not sure how to get started? Here's a Job Search Checklist to help guide you through the process.
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RESUMES | COVER LETTER | HANDSHAKE | JOB SEARCH | THE PITCH | NETWORKING | INTERVIEWING | OFFER MANAGEMENT | INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS | GRADUATE STUDENTS
RESUMES
Your First Step Toward Getting Market Ready!
Whether you're building your first or polishing up an existing resume, use WHO Logic to showcase the value of your skills and experiences!
Before working on your resume, spend two-minutes learning why your job search is so dependent on an ATS friendly resume. Seriously, spending two minutes here could make or break your job search.
Check out the resources below and be sure to submit your resume for review using VMock.
Read the WHO Logic Resume Chapter or watch the short Resume Video.
Submit your resume for review with VMock.
Value Point Guide (The best show-and-tell for writing value point bullets)
Sample Resumes (We know, sometimes you just need an example or two)
Action Verbs (Grab attention - kick start your value points with action)
COVER LETTER
Do you really need one?
Create one if the application requires. If not, it's your choice. Here’s why it’s useful - the cover letter is all about aligning your skills and experiences with the job. It’s a very targeted written pitch! Read WHO Logic Chapter 5 and check out the two cover letter versions: narrative and value point.
Read the WHO Logic Cover Letter Chapter or watch the short Cover Letter Video.
Cover Letter Basics & Samples (Narrative or value point version - what's your favorite?)
HANDSHAKE
Your Resume is ready. Now it's time to go to Handshake!
Want to land a job? You have to know Handshake! Spend 10 minutes with our Handshake Guide to learn how to build your profile, set job search alerts, and get the most out of the system.
We also recommend using LinkedIn as a secondary source and networking tool.
Setting Your LinkedIn Job Search Alerts & Preferences
APPLYING TO JOBS + ATS
You & the Bot!
If you want the job, you will likely have to conquer the Application Tracking Software (ATS)!
Yes, it’s real. The ATS (AKA: The Bot) has some serious control over your job applications. So, you can let a computer control your career destiny, or you can grab some control. Learn how to use keyword matching and fast networking strategies to “beat the bot” and advance to the interview.
Take 5-minutes to read how to Manage the ATS and watch the short Beat the Bot Video.
Read about Fast Networking in WHO Logic Chapter 8 (pages 81 - 87)
THE PITCH
Your Written Pitch - LinkedIn & Handshake:
Your LinkedIn and Handshake profiles represent pitching. Sharing your relevant skills and experiences in writing attracts recruiters and prepares you for verbal pitching. Here are some resources to help you build your written pitch.
LinkedIn About Section & Handshake My Journey Section
Your Verbal Pitch:
You verbally pitch during recruiting events, career fairs, networking, and interviewing. Verbal pitching is all about promoting your skills and experiences in alignment with specific jobs and companies of interest. Here are some resources to help you build and adjust your verbal pitch.
Read the WHO Logic Pitch Chapter and watch the short Career Fair Preparation Video.
Check out our Verbal Pitch Example to see how easy it is!
Use InterviewPrep to record a practice pitch and get feedback from The Center staff.
NETWORKING
Relationships can make all the difference!
There are two forms of networking. Fast networking and slow & steady networking. Fast networking is a strategy used when you apply for jobs. Slow & steady networking is about building relationships over time with people who work at companies and jobs of interest.
Read the WHO Logic Networking Chapter or watch the short Networking Video.
Networking Message Suggestions (Sample slow & steady outreach messages)
Informational Interviewing (A great resource to help you prepare for networking conversations)
Sample Communication Tracker (A spreadsheet to help you keep track of your networking)
INTERVIEWING
You are Awesome, Now Go Prove it During Your Interview!
Ace the interview using WHO Logic. Regardless of interview type - virtual-recorded, virtual-live, or in-person interviewing - WHO Logic can help. WHO is a perfect response framework for almost any question you get from an interviewer.
WHO Logic Interviewing Quick Guide (Your interview starts in 15 minutes - use this!)
Types of Interview Questions & Sample Behavioral Questions
Post-Interview Communication (Don’t forget to say thank you!)
Read the WHO Logic Interview Chapter and watch the short Interview Preparation Video.
Use InterviewPrep to record a practice interview and get feedback from The Center staff.
On-Campus Interviewing Resources:
Late Cancellation and No Show Policy
Reserve an on-campus interview space (must be logged in to MSU gmail to access)
OFFER MANAGEMENT
Yay!Congratulations on your job offer!
Just when it seems the self-marketing is over... Is it? Check out resources on salary data and WHO Logic inspired tips to help you manage offers including how to ask for an offer deadline extension, and respectfully request a compensation increase. By the way, you don't have to do this alone. The Center full-time staff is here to help!
Reneging on an accepted job offer is prohibited at MSU. Please review the MSU Renege Policy.
Read WHO Logic Chapter 9 (pages 126 - 129), watch the Offer Management Video, and use the resources to help you manage your offers.
Tips on how to Negotiate using WHO Logic
Offer Deadline Recommendations for Employers
INTERNATIONAL & GRADUATE STUDENTS
Welcome & Please Use Our Site!
Market Readiness Tools. The self-marketing tips are the same across majors, degree levels, and career aspirations. We do recognize your need for differentiated services and support and there are resources!
International Students - please review the international student job search guide offered by the Office for International Students and Scholars. Learn about OPT & CPT as well as other unique information to help you become job market ready. We strongly advise a home-country job search strategy as an important part of your next destination planning.
Graduate Students - PhD Career Service, together with the MSU Graduate School, provides multiple online resources, as well as workshops and advising, to support the many paths graduate students choose to pursue. More information can be found at https://grad.msu.edu/phdcareers
The Center welcomes all students to use our online WHO Logic Market Readiness Tools. Please know that The Center does not provide resume reviews for graduate students due to staffing constraints. Please find support at https://grad.msu.edu/phdcareers.