Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Networking is a 80 percent of j From staff reports In the '90s marketplace, finding a job is more difficult than takihg a position with mom or dad's company to continue family tradition. But people in mom and dad's company can be valuable contacts as you set off on your job search. Only 20 percent of the jobs found today are through the open job market. The rest of the positions are found through the "hidden" job market; in other words, contacts and networking. surprisingly, most grauuaies Know more people in the job market than they realize who they can use to let them know about job openings. Fill out the following list to see how many people you know who can help you in your job search. Family members 1. 2. 3. 4. I r d v Facing <j lhe 'uture | i ^ i1,1 ii m i \ V^v vay to uncover ob market Friends 1. 2. Parents of friends 1. 2. Friends of your parents 1. 2. 3. 4. Work/Internship supervisors 1. 2. Professional organization members 1. 2. A 1 ! niUIIUU 1. 2. Professionals in the field 1. 2. Professors 1. 2. Make an effort to contact everyone and tell them of your plans. Most will be receptive. One may even help land you a job. ACQ AI7 s)Urk.OO VJ'iL1 niversity of S o u t k C a '? AQQ OTR1 /JUliUU VJ'lL livers if y of Soufli C a % Jjji Carol Dean Know the job From staff reports The reports of the job market can be disheartening if everything that is in the media is believed. It is possible to get a job suited to the skills and aspirations of a recent graduate if there is enough advance planning and preparation. There are several myths about the job market. There are no jobs available. In the last five to 10 years, small and medium-sized companies have created 23 million new jobs. As long as I have good grades, I will get a job. In addition to good grades, employers look for good oral and written communication skills, leadership abilities, career-related work experience, interpersonal skills, computer Knowledge, flexibility and proDiem-soiving abilities. I should be able to find a job in four to six weeks. "94llCT.A! - ? ' / \ ^l/k J \> k r o I i n a Universit ? A A ni A & 7^1 r o 1 1 n & L n 1 v e r s i t 3 Ml WUUIU search myths It usually takes six to nine months to conduct a successful job search. On-campus recruiting is the only way to get a job when you graduate from college. On-campus recruiting is only one of many resources to tap into the job market. Direct contact and referral are the most common ways hiring is done. If I don't find a job by graduation, I'll use a personnel agency. They will find me a job. Personnel agencies often charge for their ser*~TIC/"* I- ? "l!/>?Ulo tr\ ucp tkp cor> VH.C5. UOVy MUUCIllS illC CllglUiv- ivy uov uiv, juvices of the Career Center for one semester after graduation. No one really checks references. Be prepared for companies to call or ask for reference letters. Supply your references with a copy of your resume and keep them abreast of your job search activities. If you are aware of the myths, you can be more confident in your job search. SS OF '94 y of Sou th c & r o 1 i n a i*' . ___ imi Miviiciiaei i-any vvneian, Michaelsan, an Air Never knew where he'd Graduated from USC, we're proud of that. ffj^ iJj OF '94 of S o u ? li Carolina Chris P. Clackum, J?I1S ftflran It has been a long hard road. We are so Iff proud of you and your fll acheivements. Good Luck!