Check out the Sillicon Alley Talent Fair

The Silicon Alley Talent Fair & After Party: NYC's largest recruiting event for emerging companies!

Date: NOVEMBER 11, 2011

Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: THE ALTMAN BUILDING, NYC (Chelsea/Flatiron)

Companies include:

• TowerData
• InfoTech Solutions for Business
• Arete Inc.
• Livestream
• AxialMarket
• Knewton
• Jibe
• MLB Advanced Media
• Merchant Exchange
• StreetEast
• and many more!

At the after party, join the employees of all hiring startups, talented candidates and influential members of the NYC Startup scene.

For more information: http://www.gosatf.com/

To register: http://satftalent2.eventbrite.com/

Tips for landing a job using social media!

Nowadays, it seems like everyone is constantly connected using social media, but many fail to realize how useful sites like Twitter and Facebook can be. In an interview with Amy Laskowski, Joshua Waldman talks about how social media helped him land a job and provides insight to how it can help YOU!

Some of Waldman's tips include:

• Market yourself online in the way you want to be seen
• Make web-friendly résumés using video and LinkedIn
• Use social media sites as a way to get your foot in the door-don't just rely on them solely
• Make sure your "Google resume" is appropriate since most employers will conduct a quick Google search about you
• Update your resume constantly
• Use professional tools, like Linkedin, to connect with employers
• Try to have as many recommendations as possible on Linkedin that reflect your skills and abilities or past experiences-he recommends about 10 for a graduating senior

In many industries, networking is key! It is important to exercise all your resources and options!

For more information, check out: http://www.bu.edu/today/2011/how-to-use-social-media-to-find-a-job/

The 10 Worst Mistakes of First-Time Job Hunters

With December graduation quickly approaching (and May graduation closer than you think), finding a job is like taking on another class! These are 10 common mistakes that first-time job hunters make.

1. Waiting to look for a job
2. Not networking
3. Lacking experience through a job or internship
4. Not getting involved in career-related extracurricular activities
5. Only applying to a few jobs
6. Lacking professionalism
7. Not figuring out your career goals
8. Skipping a visit to the career center
9. Not keeping track of your achievements
10. Lacking job-related skills

It's easy to become overwhelmed and to ignore the job search, but preparation can go along way in landing a career after graduation.

To continue reading this article and to learn how to avoid these common mistakes, visit: http://www.fins.com/Finance/Articles/SBB0001424052970204226204576601420036627098/The-10-Worst-Mistakes-of-First-Time-Job-Hunters

Original article written by Kelly Eggers

Mock Interviews, they're not as scary as you think!

This past week, I participated in a Mock Interview with the Virginia Department of Labor & Industry. Initially, I was very nervous and not sure how to prepare for it. After talking to different people at the Career & Academic Planning Office and reviewing tips on the jmu.edu/cap website, I was feeling more confident.

The night before, I looked up some information about the Department on the Internet, gathered some work samples to show them, prepared a few questions to ask at the end of the interview, and rehearsed answers to typical questions like, "What is your greatest strength/weakness?" in the mirror!

On the day of the interview, I arrived 15 minutes early. When it was finally time for my interview, we sat down and the interviewer gave me a brief overview of the process, I asked a few questions and then we got started!

The interview ran very smoothly; all that preparation definitely helped the night before and as soon as we started, my nerves ran right out the door!

The questions, as I suspected, were based on behaviors and past experiences, so I felt very comfortable answering them.

At the end of the interview, I was given very insightful and constructive feedback about how I did, ways to improve for future interviews, and questions to ask future interviewers.

The overall process was very helpful and I would highly recommend that every student completes at least one Mock Interview before graduation. It gave me a chance to get out all my nerves before an interview that counts! I felt extremely comfortable after the process and was able to ask any questions that I wanted and make any mistakes without any repercussions.

For more information and to sign-up for a Mock Interview, log in to Recruit-A-Duke and complete the online tutorial to access On-Campus Recruiting and Mock Interviews.

By Desirae Vivian Stevens
Contact: desiraevivian@gmail.com

Five things to know about an informational interview and how to land one

An informational interview can be a key step to securing a position in "the real world" after your internship and can give helpful insight into the industry! Her Campus' Amber Rambharose shares some helpful steps to setting up these important meetings that you should never leave any internship without!

1. Know what an informational interview is
2. Know how to ask
3. Know that flattery will get you everywhere
4. Know that a “no” isn’t the end of the world
5. Know how to rock an informational interview

For more information, please visit: http://www.hercampus.com/intern-diaries/intern-diaries-informational-interviews

Are you using Recruit-A-Duke?

Thinking about what to do next summer or after graduation? Now is the perfect time to jump start your job or internship search! One of the most powerful tools you have as a JMU student is the online Recruit-A-Duke system. If you have never accessed your account, or have not enabled your On-Campus Recruiting rights, don't delay any longer! Below are a few easy steps to getting started on the system. If you already have access to the system, skip to Step 4.

STEP 1: Log on to Recruit-A-Duke and get started!
Click here to log in to the Recruit-A-Duke system. Enter your JAC Card number for your username and if you don't remember your password click on Need a Password? and your password will be sent to your JMU email account.

STEP 2: Update your profile and click on the Authorization Statement
After logging in, click on the Profile tab to verify and update your academic and personal profile information. In your profile, you must also click on the Privacy tab to read and agree to the Authorization Statement.

STEP 3: Get your resume reviewed and upload it onto Recruit-A-Duke
You can upload your resume to Recruit-A-Duke by logging in and selecting the Resumes and Other Documents tab. Don't miss these great opportunities to have your resume reviewed before you submit it to employers.

STEP 4: Become eligible to submit your resume to On-Campus Recruiting (OCR) opportunities
To be eligible to interview with employers on campus and to participate in the Mock Interview program, you must complete the 15 minute Recruit-A-Duke Online Tutorial. Once you have completed the tutorial, you will be granted On-Campus Recruiting access within 24 business hours.

After you have completed these steps you will be well on your way to participating in mock interviews, applying for on-campus recruiting jobs and internships and so much more! If you have any questions please contact the Recruiting Services Team at recruitaduke@jmu.edu. Thank you and have a great day!

Acing a phone interview

Acing a phone interview may sound like a daunting task, but with preparation and these tips from Her Campus, a successful phone interview isn't out of your reach! Make sure to:

• Confirm the time zone
• Eliminate background noises and distractions
• Dress as you would for an in-person interview
• Use the bathroom beforehand
• Have a glass of water nearby

If you can't find a quiet place off-campus, make a reservation at Sonner Hall! Email us at recruitaduke@jmu.edu

To access the other Career & Academic Planning services, check it out here: http://www.jmu.edu/cap/

To learn more, please visit: http://www.hercampus.com/career/how-ace-phone-interview