1. Seeing possibilities. Taking action. Enabling progress.

2. Strategy to Success:
From Freshman to Senior Year
Presented by Kirk Baumann
Senior Director, Career Connections
Enactus United States
October 17, 2012

3. Before we get started…
Let’s get to know each other.

4. Who Am I?
@furrybrwndog
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5. 26.2 miles
November 4: Bass Pro Conservation Marathon – Springfield, MO. T-minus 17 days!

6. Technology
• Use your BlackBerry, iPhone, iPad, & other tech
connected to social media:
• Participate in text polls!
• Use the Twitter hashtag
• #FCconnect
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7. Text Poll
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8. Your Strategy to Success
Senior Freshman
Year Year
Junior Sophomore
Year Year
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9. Freshman Year
• Research – Do your homework.
• Interview – Ask questions, schedule informational
interviews.
• Job Shadow – Experience “a day in the life”.
• Create Your Résumé – It’s not too early.
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10. Sophomore Year
• Research – Do your homework.
• Narrow Your Focus – What are your top 2-3 areas of
interest?
• Attend Career Fairs – Go with a plan.
• Apply for Internships/Co-Ops – Get the high-level
inside look.
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11. Internship Stats
• 10-12 week assignment
• Usually in Summer (June 1 start date)
• Paid and unpaid
• Open to Juniors/Seniors (rising)
• Limited to one area (marketing, HR, IT, etc.)
• Seeking GPA of 3.0-3.5
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12. Text Poll
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13. Why Internships?
• Experience
• They’re a direct feeder to full-time opportunities
• Provides an inside look into company
• Gives you a “leg up” in the job market
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14. Internships with Enactus USA Partners
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15. And MANY more!
Over 100 DIFFERENT career opportunities
posted on the Enactus Career Marketplace
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16. Junior Year
• Research – Do your homework.
• Industry Focus – Top 1-2 areas of interest?
• Attend Career Fairs – Go with a plan. Land your 2nd
internship/co-op. Plan for graduation!
• Prepare for Interviews – Practice! Know some of the
basic questions and be able to give real-life
examples.
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17. Senior Year
• Industry LASER Focus
• Internship – Did you complete 1-2?
• Attend Career Fairs – Go with a plan. Use this as a
follow-up tool. Meet the recruiters, establish
rapport, and ask questions.
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18. It’s not about the free stuff…
the career fair is about networking, making
connections, landing the interview to get the JOB!
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19. Resumes, Interviews & More
What’s on your mind?
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20. Text Poll
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21. Résumés
#1: The Objective
Leave it off unless you’re applying for an
internship.
Why: It’s too general – use the space for more
important information.
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22. Résumés
#2: Contact Information
Use a professional email address.
Why: Recruiters might find “studmuffin2011” or
“honey_booboo_child91” humorous, but it doesn’t
convey professionalism.
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23. Résumés
#3: Results
Quantify your results – don’t just list job
responsibilities or duties.
Why: Recruiters and hiring managers want to see
what you’ve accomplished.

24. Résumés
#4: Formatting
Make it easy to read. Google standard résumé
formats and tweak as needed.
Why: You have an average of 6-10 seconds before
a recruiter moves on to the next resume. The
easier to read, the more they get through.
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25. Résumés
#4.1: Formatting
BONUS TIP: The Enactus Career Marketplace has
37 different templates for different industries and
functions for you to use!
When you log in to the Career Marketplace, select
“Resume Builder” at the top of your screen.
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26. Résumés
#5: Length
One page, relevant experience.
Why: 99% of recruiters agree that if a person has
under 10 years of relevant experience, the résumé
should be kept to one page.
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27. BONUS: Career Fairs
Bring your résumés & business cards with contact
information (major, expected graduation date, etc.)
Why: Not every company can accept a résumé at the career
fair. Many require online applications. Apply online, then
leave your business card with the recruiter as a follow up
measure.
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28. Interview Tips
#1: Research
Know what the company does, some of their
brands, and their culture. Don’t ask a question
that can be answered on their website or via
Google.
Why: Show that you’re prepared. Do the
homework – it will pay off.
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29. Interview Tips
#2: Practice
Set up mock interviews with an advisor, career
services, friends or family.
Why: Practice makes perfect. You’ll feel more
confident if you have been through the process
before.
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30. Interview Tips
#3: Research
Prepare for behavioral interviewing using the
STAR method.
(Situation, Task, Action, Result)
Why: The majority of companies use this method.
It’s more about how you reacted to real-life
situations.
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31. Interview Tips
#4: Dress for Success
Dress for where you want to be, not where you
are today.
Why: First impressions matter. If you have to
think “is this appropriate,” it probably isn’t.
BONUS TIP: An iron can make a BIG difference.
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32. Interview Tips
#5: Follow Up
Send a handwritten thank you note. Ask what the
next steps are before you leave the interview.
Why: Most candidates simply don’t follow up. Set
yourself apart and make a positive impression.
You’ll stand out.
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33. Interview Tips
BONUS: First Impressions
Be courteous from the first interaction (phone
call, career fair, email, etc.)
Why: Hiring managers often ask the
receptionist, secretary, even the custodian about
their impression of you. Bring your “A” game.
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34. Share Info & Pay It Forward
Was this session helpful to you? Share it!
• Tweet the “good nuggets”
– Add #FCconnect to your updates – I’m @kbaumann
from @Enactus_USA if you want to mention (no
pressure)
• Introduce someone new to Enactus
– Connect with me or an Flagler Enactus member
• Tell classmates what you learned today
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35. Contact Information
Kirk Baumann
Senior Director, Career Connections
Enactus World Headquarters
kbaumann@enactus.org
Blog: www.campus-to-career.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kbaumann
Twitter: @kbaumann
Enactus USA on Twitter: @Enactus_USA
Facebook: www.facebook.com/enactususa
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