Employer's Eye...What are they looking for?
After speaking with employer's here's some of the feedback I've gathered:
1. A good work ethic
2. Willingness to train and learn
3. Growth mindset
4. Technology skills
5. Team player mindset
6. Aware and cares about the mission and vision of the company
7. Soft skills like kindness, good customer service, leadership skills, consistency
8. Understanding what the job requires and is committed
On Your Marks, Get Set, Go!
1. Research the Company
- Learn about the company's mission, products, and culture.
- Be prepared to explain why you want to work there.
2. Build Experience Early
- Include internships, part-time jobs, volunteer work, campus leadership, or personal projects.
3. Create a Professional Online Presence
- Remove unprofessional content from public social media accounts.
- Showcase projects, portfolios, or achievements when possible.
4. Network
- Attend career fairs, industry events, and campus recruiting sessions.
- Connect with professors, alumni, and professionals in your field.
- Many opportunities come through referrals.
5. Evaluate the quality of your skills
- Soft skills (examples include teamwork, adaptability, time management, & communication)
- Hard skills (examples include google slides, Microsoft word, robotics, foreign language proficiency & public speaking)
