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What do Employers Really Want?

What do Employers Really Want?. Nancy Dilthey Manager, University Relations Johnson & Johnson January 25, 2006 - CIEC. Short Answer:. Employers want it all!. Employers Want:. Top students for our openings Great partnerships with Universities Great reputation on campus

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What do Employers Really Want?

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  1. What do Employers Really Want? Nancy Dilthey Manager, University Relations Johnson & Johnson January 25, 2006 - CIEC

  2. Short Answer: Employers want it all!

  3. Employers Want: • Top students for our openings • Great partnerships with Universities • Great reputation on campus • Widespread knowledge of our business • Pipeline of diverse candidates

  4. In a perfect world… • Students are: • Prepared • Diverse • Passionate • Articulate • Flexible

  5. Reality for Employers: • Hampered by: • Just-in-Time recruiting • Budget constraints • Limited resources • Constant change

  6. Successful Partnerships Students Career Services Employers Seek guidance Liaison / Partner Partner / Provide Opportunities

  7. Objective – We all want to help Students: • Develop Strengths • Differentiate Themselves • Learn Keys to Success

  8. Early college Assess your skills Utilize Campus Resources Develop Strong Resume Research Employers Getting the job Differentiate yourself Be a professional Demonstrate passion, flexibility & leadership Student Roadmap to Success

  9. Students: Assess your skills • Honest assessment • Consider aptitude testing • Career aspirations • Personal development / strengths • Develop roadmap

  10. Utilize University Career Resources • Career Services & Co-op Office • Resume critiques • Mock Interviews / videotape • Company Info Sessions • Career Fairs

  11. Easy to read format Error Free Emphasizes strengths Accurate depiction Constantly update Readily available Differentiate yourself Develop your resume

  12. Research Employers • Start early • Be open minded (location, industry, etc.) • Look for culture fit • Have a Plan “B” • Network, network, network

  13. Differentiate Yourself! On Campus: • Look for ways to demonstrate: • Teamwork • Leadership • Campus Involvement

  14. Differentiate yourself – campus: • Leadership role in Student organizations • Volunteering • Mentoring others • Secure scholarships • Work closely with Professors

  15. Differentiate yourself – Internship or Co-op • Demonstrate your potential to company • Teamwork • Take initiative • Professionalism: Attitude and Appearance

  16. Differentiate yourself – Internship or Co-op • Ask for feedback • Be adaptable to change • Act ethically/ responsibly • Learn other areas of the company • Network within your department

  17. The Importance of Networking • It’s never too early to start! • Involvement in dept/student boards • Career Fairs (volunteer/follow up) • Company Presentations • Seek out alums of companies

  18. Networking – on job: • Build a co-op community • Learn about other dept’s • Seek out alums – ask for advice • Offer to champion company upon return to campus

  19. Some Do’s: • Follow chain of command/co protocol • Act professional at all times • Take initiative • Demonstrate great teamwork • Be passionate about your work • “Ask” for the job

  20. And, some don’ts…. • Email the CEO for ANY reason • Compare salaries with co-workers • Trash company or co-workers • Surf inappropriate web sites • Be late or no-show • Misuse company funds/property

  21. Successful Partnerships Students Career Services Employer Liaison / Partner Seek guidance Partner / Provide Opportunities

  22. Ways to Partner with Employers • Understand their culture • Flexibility • Understand business needs • Provide campus statistics • Responsiveness

  23. Creating a University Program • Take stock of the following: -Budget -Hiring needs (disciplines, UG/MBA, volume, etc.) -Technology tools -Brand / reputation -Communication vehicles

  24. Before You Go to Campus • Do your homework • What are your goals / expectations? • Demands and requirements of students • Advance knowledge of school • Advance knowledge of campus activities • Understand recruitment cycles

  25. Best Practices • “Top Down” approach / commitment • Continuous improvement • Program Flexibility • Communication to University Partners/Students • Utilize campus team model, inc. alums, interns • Consistent presence • Established target schools

  26. Levels of Engagement – Who are you? RECRUIT ONLY RECRUIT PLUS STRATEGIC PARTNER

  27. Levels of Engagement • Recruit Only – 1 or 2x year – Fairs & Interviews • Recruit Plus – Recruitment activities; plus some relationship building • Strategic Partner – Full commitment to University over time. Recruitment activities plus strong partnerships, sponsorships, engagement across all levels

  28. Keys to Success • Know your campus • Interns are your most important resource • Flexibility • Communication – Internal & External • Evaluate Results • Continuous Improvement

  29. Closing • Great partnerships take time Yield – top students Strong relationships with schools Stay active in the field – NACE, CEIA, Regional Assn’s, etc. Network and build relationships

  30. Q & A

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