http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/01/whose-job-is-it-to-teach-you-how-to-find-a-job/ Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:24:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/01/whose-job-is-it-to-teach-you-how-to-find-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-129 Robin Luymes Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:44:33 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=231#comment-129 Let's start with the premise that it IS the student's job to learn all they can from whatever resource they can about how to get a job. Too many academically bright students do such a lousy job when it comes to the real world and landing a job.The school certainly has a responsibility, and career centers typically provide great services, even after students graduate.  Industry professionals should be working with students who are learning to become part of their sector as well. After all, the students are their future employees, and it would behoove them to be part of their training (it also allows them to get a sneak peek in order to get the top students for their companies).  And parents really should be handing down wisdom on all topics, right?But it still comes back to students taking the initiative to engage in the dialog with these various groups. Some of the best lessons students learn in college are not in the classroom, after all.  It's part of growing up. Let’s start with the premise that it IS the student’s job to learn all they can from whatever resource they can about how to get a job. Too many academically bright students do such a lousy job when it comes to the real world and landing a job.The school certainly has a responsibility, and career centers typically provide great services, even after students graduate.  Industry professionals should be working with students who are learning to become part of their sector as well. After all, the students are their future employees, and it would behoove them to be part of their training (it also allows them to get a sneak peek in order to get the top students for their companies).  And parents really should be handing down wisdom on all topics, right?But it still comes back to students taking the initiative to engage in the dialog with these various groups. Some of the best lessons students learn in college are not in the classroom, after all.  It’s part of growing up.

]]> http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/01/whose-job-is-it-to-teach-you-how-to-find-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-532 Robin Luymes Mon, 11 Jan 2010 01:44:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=231#comment-532 Let's start with the premise that it IS the student's job to learn all they can from whatever resource they can about how to get a job. Too many academically bright students do such a lousy job when it comes to the real world and landing a job.The school certainly has a responsibility, and career centers typically provide great services, even after students graduate.  Industry professionals should be working with students who are learning to become part of their sector as well. After all, the students are their future employees, and it would behoove them to be part of their training (it also allows them to get a sneak peek in order to get the top students for their companies).  And parents really should be handing down wisdom on all topics, right?But it still comes back to students taking the initiative to engage in the dialog with these various groups. Some of the best lessons students learn in college are not in the classroom, after all.  It's part of growing up. Let’s start with the premise that it IS the student’s job to learn all they can from whatever resource they can about how to get a job. Too many academically bright students do such a lousy job when it comes to the real world and landing a job.The school certainly has a responsibility, and career centers typically provide great services, even after students graduate.  Industry professionals should be working with students who are learning to become part of their sector as well. After all, the students are their future employees, and it would behoove them to be part of their training (it also allows them to get a sneak peek in order to get the top students for their companies).  And parents really should be handing down wisdom on all topics, right?But it still comes back to students taking the initiative to engage in the dialog with these various groups. Some of the best lessons students learn in college are not in the classroom, after all.  It’s part of growing up.

]]> http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/01/whose-job-is-it-to-teach-you-how-to-find-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-128 Mikinzie Stuart Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:35:41 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=231#comment-128 While I agree everyone can help with the job search, I feel it is up to each individual to take initiative to find his or her own job. Some people may have less resources than others, especially when they are going into a field different from their parents, attend a smaller university or college, live in a rural area, etc. However, Gen-Y is fortunate to have plenty of free resources for information, such as the internet and social media. But it is up to that individual to take advantage of those resources and use them as a way for self-education and as channels for communicating their personal brand. When it comes to it, I think the best method for finding a job is <b>networking</b>. Engaging and creating a relationship with those with experience and connections in your desired industry will not only put you in touch with employers, but can also teach you what you can do in the meantime to better your chances of getting hired.After all, it isn't only about what you know, but about who you know. More importantly, it isn't always about who you know, but who knows <i>you</i>.  While I agree everyone can help with the job search, I feel it is up to each individual to take initiative to find his or her own job. Some people may have less resources than others, especially when they are going into a field different from their parents, attend a smaller university or college, live in a rural area, etc. However, Gen-Y is fortunate to have plenty of free resources for information, such as the internet and social media. But it is up to that individual to take advantage of those resources and use them as a way for self-education and as channels for communicating their personal brand. When it comes to it, I think the best method for finding a job is networking. Engaging and creating a relationship with those with experience and connections in your desired industry will not only put you in touch with employers, but can also teach you what you can do in the meantime to better your chances of getting hired.After all, it isn’t only about what you know, but about who you know. More importantly, it isn’t always about who you know, but who knows you. 

]]> http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/01/whose-job-is-it-to-teach-you-how-to-find-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-531 Mikinzie Stuart Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:35:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=231#comment-531 While I agree everyone can help with the job search, I feel it is up to each individual to take initiative to find his or her own job. Some people may have less resources than others, especially when they are going into a field different from their parents, attend a smaller university or college, live in a rural area, etc. However, Gen-Y is fortunate to have plenty of free resources for information, such as the internet and social media. But it is up to that individual to take advantage of those resources and use them as a way for self-education and as channels for communicating their personal brand. When it comes to it, I think the best method for finding a job is <b>networking</b>. Engaging and creating a relationship with those with experience and connections in your desired industry will not only put you in touch with employers, but can also teach you what you can do in the meantime to better your chances of getting hired.After all, it isn't only about what you know, but about who you know. More importantly, it isn't always about who you know, but who knows <i>you</i>.  While I agree everyone can help with the job search, I feel it is up to each individual to take initiative to find his or her own job. Some people may have less resources than others, especially when they are going into a field different from their parents, attend a smaller university or college, live in a rural area, etc. However, Gen-Y is fortunate to have plenty of free resources for information, such as the internet and social media. But it is up to that individual to take advantage of those resources and use them as a way for self-education and as channels for communicating their personal brand. When it comes to it, I think the best method for finding a job is networking. Engaging and creating a relationship with those with experience and connections in your desired industry will not only put you in touch with employers, but can also teach you what you can do in the meantime to better your chances of getting hired.After all, it isn’t only about what you know, but about who you know. More importantly, it isn’t always about who you know, but who knows you. 

]]> http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/01/whose-job-is-it-to-teach-you-how-to-find-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-127 Mary Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:23:53 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=231#comment-127 I believe the college career centers are doing a lot to assist students, posting job vacancies, working with employers, conducting workshops on cover letter, resume writing and interviewing workshops. Providing students with the tools they need to do a successful job search.  Also encouraging all students to do internships so that they have experience along with their degree.  It is the students responsibility to take advantage of all these resources and not expecting that the career center will PLACE them in a position after graduation. I believe career centers have also been quick to use social networking sites like Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook to help their students. I believe the college career centers are doing a lot to assist students, posting job vacancies, working with employers, conducting workshops on cover letter, resume writing and interviewing workshops. Providing students with the tools they need to do a successful job search.  Also encouraging all students to do internships so that they have experience along with their degree.  It is the students responsibility to take advantage of all these resources and not expecting that the career center will PLACE them in a position after graduation. I believe career centers have also been quick to use social networking sites like Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook to help their students.

]]> http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/01/whose-job-is-it-to-teach-you-how-to-find-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-530 Mary Sun, 10 Jan 2010 21:23:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=231#comment-530 I believe the college career centers are doing a lot to assist students, posting job vacancies, working with employers, conducting workshops on cover letter, resume writing and interviewing workshops. Providing students with the tools they need to do a successful job search.  Also encouraging all students to do internships so that they have experience along with their degree.  It is the students responsibility to take advantage of all these resources and not expecting that the career center will PLACE them in a position after graduation. I believe career centers have also been quick to use social networking sites like Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook to help their students. I believe the college career centers are doing a lot to assist students, posting job vacancies, working with employers, conducting workshops on cover letter, resume writing and interviewing workshops. Providing students with the tools they need to do a successful job search.  Also encouraging all students to do internships so that they have experience along with their degree.  It is the students responsibility to take advantage of all these resources and not expecting that the career center will PLACE them in a position after graduation. I believe career centers have also been quick to use social networking sites like Linkedin, Twitter and Facebook to help their students.

]]> http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/01/whose-job-is-it-to-teach-you-how-to-find-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-126 Dan Schawbel Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:57:27 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=231#comment-126 I agree that it's everyone, but especially you.  Each individual needs to be ambitious and driven enough to figure it out for themselves, using these resources that you mentioned here. I agree that it’s everyone, but especially you.  Each individual needs to be ambitious and driven enough to figure it out for themselves, using these resources that you mentioned here.

]]> http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/01/whose-job-is-it-to-teach-you-how-to-find-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-529 Dan Schawbel Sun, 10 Jan 2010 18:57:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=231#comment-529 I agree that it's everyone, but especially you.  Each individual needs to be ambitious and driven enough to figure it out for themselves, using these resources that you mentioned here. I agree that it’s everyone, but especially you.  Each individual needs to be ambitious and driven enough to figure it out for themselves, using these resources that you mentioned here.

]]> http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/01/whose-job-is-it-to-teach-you-how-to-find-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-125 Sue Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:10:07 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=231#comment-125 I agree with a poster above that most freshman wouldn't retain a word of what they learned, not if it was forced on them. Most of the students who take my career class do it only because they need the credit and they think it will be easy. By the end they've gotten something from it, but the indifference to taking responsibility for their own careers is discouraging. My career office offers programs and the students don't show up - "we're too busy". But as soon as they graduate suddenly it's our fault for not being "relevant" and "up-to-date"? If they'd shown up, they might have learned that we are on top of what's going on in the world. Good lord, folks - this is our profession. Do you think we just sit back and think posting a resume to Monster is how it's done? I teach students how to effectively use LinkedIn and Twitter - most of them have no clue how or haven't even heard of these tools - because that's where the market is going. I share insights from recruiters and what I've learned about HR trends from reading industry reports and following a multitude of blogs and knowledgable people on Twitter (I'm here, aren't I?). I wish career information was built into the academic curriculum, that the academic departments responded to our attempts to partner with them to get information to their students, but ultimately I believe the onus lies with the student to use all the resources available to them to achieve their goal. Do we blame the library when a student doesn't bother to use them to write their paper and gets a bad grade? They know we exist, we reach out at every opportunity, and still it becomes the career center's fault for not, what - showing up at their dorm room door with a 100% personalized tutorial on how to find the job of their dreams? I am grateful for the students who do use my services. They keep me plenty busy. I can't worry about the ones who just don't care yet. I agree with a poster above that most freshman wouldn’t retain a word of what they learned, not if it was forced on them. Most of the students who take my career class do it only because they need the credit and they think it will be easy. By the end they’ve gotten something from it, but the indifference to taking responsibility for their own careers is discouraging. My career office offers programs and the students don’t show up – “we’re too busy”. But as soon as they graduate suddenly it’s our fault for not being “relevant” and “up-to-date”? If they’d shown up, they might have learned that we are on top of what’s going on in the world. Good lord, folks – this is our profession. Do you think we just sit back and think posting a resume to Monster is how it’s done? I teach students how to effectively use LinkedIn and Twitter – most of them have no clue how or haven’t even heard of these tools – because that’s where the market is going. I share insights from recruiters and what I’ve learned about HR trends from reading industry reports and following a multitude of blogs and knowledgable people on Twitter (I’m here, aren’t I?). I wish career information was built into the academic curriculum, that the academic departments responded to our attempts to partner with them to get information to their students, but ultimately I believe the onus lies with the student to use all the resources available to them to achieve their goal. Do we blame the library when a student doesn’t bother to use them to write their paper and gets a bad grade? They know we exist, we reach out at every opportunity, and still it becomes the career center’s fault for not, what – showing up at their dorm room door with a 100% personalized tutorial on how to find the job of their dreams? I am grateful for the students who do use my services. They keep me plenty busy. I can’t worry about the ones who just don’t care yet.

]]> http://heatherhuhman.com/2010/01/whose-job-is-it-to-teach-you-how-to-find-a-job/comment-page-1/#comment-528 Sue Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:10:00 +0000 http://www.heatherhuhman.com/?p=231#comment-528 I agree with a poster above that most freshman wouldn't retain a word of what they learned, not if it was forced on them. Most of the students who take my career class do it only because they need the credit and they think it will be easy. By the end they've gotten something from it, but the indifference to taking responsibility for their own careers is discouraging. My career office offers programs and the students don't show up - "we're too busy". But as soon as they graduate suddenly it's our fault for not being "relevant" and "up-to-date"? If they'd shown up, they might have learned that we are on top of what's going on in the world. Good lord, folks - this is our profession. Do you think we just sit back and think posting a resume to Monster is how it's done? I teach students how to effectively use LinkedIn and Twitter - most of them have no clue how or haven't even heard of these tools - because that's where the market is going. I share insights from recruiters and what I've learned about HR trends from reading industry reports and following a multitude of blogs and knowledgable people on Twitter (I'm here, aren't I?). I wish career information was built into the academic curriculum, that the academic departments responded to our attempts to partner with them to get information to their students, but ultimately I believe the onus lies with the student to use all the resources available to them to achieve their goal. Do we blame the library when a student doesn't bother to use them to write their paper and gets a bad grade? They know we exist, we reach out at every opportunity, and still it becomes the career center's fault for not, what - showing up at their dorm room door with a 100% personalized tutorial on how to find the job of their dreams? I am grateful for the students who do use my services. They keep me plenty busy. I can't worry about the ones who just don't care yet. I agree with a poster above that most freshman wouldn’t retain a word of what they learned, not if it was forced on them. Most of the students who take my career class do it only because they need the credit and they think it will be easy. By the end they’ve gotten something from it, but the indifference to taking responsibility for their own careers is discouraging. My career office offers programs and the students don’t show up – “we’re too busy”. But as soon as they graduate suddenly it’s our fault for not being “relevant” and “up-to-date”? If they’d shown up, they might have learned that we are on top of what’s going on in the world. Good lord, folks – this is our profession. Do you think we just sit back and think posting a resume to Monster is how it’s done? I teach students how to effectively use LinkedIn and Twitter – most of them have no clue how or haven’t even heard of these tools – because that’s where the market is going. I share insights from recruiters and what I’ve learned about HR trends from reading industry reports and following a multitude of blogs and knowledgable people on Twitter (I’m here, aren’t I?). I wish career information was built into the academic curriculum, that the academic departments responded to our attempts to partner with them to get information to their students, but ultimately I believe the onus lies with the student to use all the resources available to them to achieve their goal. Do we blame the library when a student doesn’t bother to use them to write their paper and gets a bad grade? They know we exist, we reach out at every opportunity, and still it becomes the career center’s fault for not, what – showing up at their dorm room door with a 100% personalized tutorial on how to find the job of their dreams? I am grateful for the students who do use my services. They keep me plenty busy. I can’t worry about the ones who just don’t care yet.

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