Career Connection Job & Internship Database Assignment
To get credit for this assignment, please register in Career Connection, complete the information below, and submit a printed copy of the job description you used when completing the information.
1. Create a profile on www.gcsu.edu/career using your Bobcats email as your username. Use the Career Connection link for students to get started. For step-by-step instructions on registering and using Career Connection, see information on the next page. If you use your Bobcats email as your username, you can login via UNIFY after initial registration.
2. Login to your new account.
3. Go to “Job Search.”
4. Choose an internship or full-time job that sparks your interest.
5. Print the job description to submit as proof that you have registered in Career Connection.
6. Complete the following questions and submit.
a. Name of Company ______
b. Job Title ______
c. Why did you choose this particular position? ______
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d. Skills/qualifications required ______
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e. List three goals that could help you acquire the required skills/qualifications:
Examples: Complete coursework in accounting; Get involved in The Colonnade so that I can improve my writing skills; use Lynda.com to improve skills in Microsoft Excel, etc.
1. ______
2. ______
3. ______
Career Connection Resources Include:
· Weekly newsletter with career updates
· Immediate access to any job or internship posted by employers who work with GC
· Ability to submit a resume for employers to search
· Downloadable career handouts such as resume samples
· Access to career events calendar and lists of companies attending career fairs
· Employer database to help you research potential employers
· Campus interview schedules for job and internship interviews with employers as well as mock/practice interviews with staff and executive volunteers
Create an Account
(If you’ve already done this, skip to Step 2)
1. Go to www.gcsu.edu/career and the link to Career Connection in the student section.
2. Choose “Click here to register.” Complete information and click “Register.”
3. Then choose “Submit Profile.” Choose the correct major, graduation date and complete all required fields.
4. The Career Center will approve your account and you will receive an email within 24 hours (unless it’s the weekend). It will have your username and password in the email – so save it!
Once you have a final resume, upload it for employers and the Career Center to access!
1. Once you’ve updated your resume, login to Career Connection with your username and password.
2. Click on the “My Account” tab and then “My Documents.”
3. Scroll down to “Resumes” and choose the “Upload File” button which will be on the right.
4. Name your document and browse for it. Click “Upload” to finalize your selection.
5. If your academic department is participating in an online resume book, your uploaded resume must be reviewed by the Career Center.
IMPORTANT FEATURES TO USE
Job and Internship Database
1. Use the “Job Search” tab.
2. Create a search but don’t eliminate too many areas. You might want to search by “position type.”
3. Click on positions that interest you and follow application instructions. To apply online through Career
Connection you will have to upload a resume.
4. To create a job search agent, choose “Create a Job Search Agent” once your list of organizations appears.
Employer Directory
1. Use the “Employer Directory” tab to research over 3000 companies that work with the Career Center.
2. Don’t be discouraged if a company has not posted a job to Career Connection. Instead, use the database to connect with the company’s online job board so you have the most recent information on their open positions.
Career Fairs and Workshops
1. Choose the “Career Fairs and Events” tab.
2. Events are listed in chronological order. If you are seeking a specific one, use the filter feature.
3. For a career fair, choose “Search Employers” on the right to pull up the list of organizations. Each
organization will have a profile available and may have contact information.
4. ALWAYS research the companies attending before you attend a career fair.
5. To RSVP, click on the name of the event and select “Register for the event” at the top of the page.
Campus Interviews
1. Choose the “On Campus Interview” tab at the top. Choose “All Interviews I Qualify For” which is determined by your profile information.
2. Choose the Organization you want to interview with. If you want to read about the job opportunity, click on the Job ID # before choosing a time. If you know you definitely want to interview, simply choose “Sign-up” at the top of the page.
3. You will see a list of interview times. Select one. You will then be prompted to select the resume you want to use. Finalize your choice and select “Sign-up.”
4. Now you will be successfully signed up. Write down your interview time!
Career Resource Library
Through this section, you can access resume samples, career packets, and other handouts.