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During
a career transition, information is power. The more
you know, the more successful you will be. Conducting
research can help you obtain the information that
you need at each stage of your career plan. |
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the career exploration stage, occupational research
can provide key information (such as qualifications
and skills needed, salary ranges, geographic considerations,
and the outlook) critical during the decision-making
process. Identifying key companies (by industry and
geographic location) will help you conduct a targeted
job search. Developing a resume and cover letter that
addresses the specific needs of the organization will
increase your chances for obtaining an interview. Preparing
for the job interview requires more than a basic knowledge
of the organization. |
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can provide general information including the nature
of the industry, working conditions, training and advancement,
salary and benefits, and the employment outlook. Industry
trends can be used to anticipate products or services
in greatest demand. New technologies are likely to center
on these growth areas. Once
you’ve obtained an overview of the industry,
research specific organizations for additional information:
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an
overview of the company including their product/services,
history, financial statistics, and organizational structure |
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human
resource/employment-related information including advancement
opportunities, benefits, and work-balance initiatives |
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information
regarding competitors, new products or services in development,
and the culture of the organization. |
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a career transition, this information can help you determine
whether or not the company would be a good fit for you.
Mentioning information specific to an organization in
a cover letter or during a job interview lets potential
employers know that you are interested and enthusiastic.
Employers value job seekers
who have taken an interest in their organization.
Showcase your knowledge during an interview when asked
“So tell me what you know about my company.”
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| CareerSearch
II is a user-friendly database of over 2.3 million companies
and recruiting firms. The database can be used to access
information by industry, by geographic location and/or
by key words. CareerSearch II does not provide lists
of companies with active job openings, but it does assist
you in identifying lists of potential target companies.
It also provides the company address, phone numbers,
web site, annual budget, number of employees, company
divisions AND the names of senior management. Additional
features of the site include a Salary Wizard, Top Rated
Cities Guide, and Search the News (for articles containing
keywords or specific companies.) CEO clients purchasing
the Scarlet or Gray package of career services have
access to CareerSearch. For more information on CareerSearch
or the career packages, contact the CEO at 614-292-3503
or careerexploration@osu.edu. |
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The
online Virtual Job Interview is a simulation of a
conversation between a job candidate and an interviewer.
The user is asked a typical job interview question
by an interviewer in a video clip and is given a choice
of responses. Once a selection is made, another video
clip of the interviewer responds accordingly! A wide
range of questions and answers is explored until ultimately
the user is either hired, put on file, or has his
or her application torn up on the spot. It also includes
video segments on interview preparation, tips for
the day of the interview, techniques for handling
illegal questions and a review. Contact the CEO for
information on accessing this online workshop for
just $25. 614-292-3503 or careerexploration@osu.edu |
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Exploration Office, 152 Mount Hall, 1050 Carmack Road,
Columbus, Ohio 43210-1002
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e-mail: careerexploration@osu.edu. |
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