University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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; Each week seniors consulted CP P ' s Briefing Books, which detailed information about specific companies who were coming to campus. Bevin Jacobson researches the company she will interview with. Caroline Ko Seeking suggestions to improve her resume, Marie Michalski listens to Stacey Colman ' s advice. -- Caroline Ko Christie Hickcox fills out an Interview Request Form, which seniors were required to complete one week prior to interviewing with a specific company. -- Caroline Ko 34 Michigan Life

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THE GDEAT s their days at Michigan quickly came to a close, seniors had more on their minds than studying and Saturday foothall games. They were thinking about graduation and life after college. They were searching for opportunities for their future. Although a large percentage of students chose to pursue a graduate degree, others decided to enter the work force. It ' s crucial that I work right away, said Business School senior Chris Campana. I need job experience before I enter an MBA program, otherwise the higher educa- tion won ' t be relevant. Campana conducted her job search primarily through the Business School and devoted essentially all her spare time to the search. Conducting a job search while in school was an incredible task for seniors who already had multiple responsibilities. Ajobsearchisequiva- lent to a four-credit course, said LSA senior Michelle Toger, I wish I had more time to devote to it. Toger juggled a five-class course load with her job search. To assist seniors with their job search, the Career Planning and Placement office offered valuable resources, programs, and presentations. Hundreds of students were registered in the On- Campus Recruitment Program, which linked recruiters from several companies with qualified graduates. Through this program, seniors had an opportunity to request interviews with specific companies and then interview at CP P. CP P Presentations such as From Back- pack to Briefcase: Finding a Job AfterGraduation and Marketing Your Abilities: The Successful Job Seeker ' s Perspective gave students an edge with their job search. The ' Opportuni- ties in the Not-for- Profit Sector ' presentation gave me several leads and ideas about these types of positions, said Toger. In addition, CP P had a vast collection of resources in its library, walk-in advising and career counseling, resume assistance, and up- dated job bulletins. Seniors also had an option to participate in a mock interview. CP P representatives conducted the interviews, video-taping and rating the participants ' per- formance. This gave students a better idea of what to expect at a real interview. Though CP P accommodated most of students ' career exploration needs, the stu- dents still had to be in-tune with their own strengths and weaknesses and market them- selves accordingly. Greg Antilla, an LSA Accounting concentrator, found his liberal arts status was both an advantage and disad- vantage in his job search. Some companies favor Business School students, but others appreciate that my liberal arts education has made me more well-rounded, said Antilla. Antilla, who was the Michigan Daily Business Manager, a Math tutor, and a volunteer for the Income Tax Assistance Program, empha- sized the importance of his work experience to potential employers. The senior job search required time, re- sources, and aknowledge of one ' s own abilities and objectives. More importantly, it required a strong perservering spirit and self-confi- dence. For those who were determined, the job search led to exciting opportunities and career options. by Lisa Muffins M ichigan L ife 35