SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE
The latest edition of Job Choices is now being shipped to member colleges. Use the following customizable press release to let students know that your career center has the magazine in stock and that you want them to come in to visit! Just fill in the text set apart by brackets ( [ ] ) to personalize the release for your office.
What does the job market hold for the Class of 2006? Find out at your career center
BETHLEHEM, PA—What does the job market hold for the Class of 2006?
In general, the job market for the college Class of 2006 looks good.
"Employers are optimistic about their hiring plans, and they report that they're seeing more competition for the best new graduates," says Andrea Koncz, employment information manager for the National Association of Colleges and Employers, which tracks job market trends for new grads.
In spite of the positive outlook, Koncz cautions against sitting back and waiting for a job.
"The better job market doesn't mean finding a first job will be an easy ride for seniors," she says. "It's not a job seeker's market; employers still seem to have the upper hand. If you want a job at or soon after graduation, you'll need to work hard at your job search."
Here are three actions you can take to increase your chances of getting a job offer:
- Use the resources available to you through [YOUR CAREER CENTER
- INSERT NAME OF OFFICE]: Start your job search here. You'll find
a variety of career and job-search related resources already collected
for you, and you'll have access to expert advance or guidance. Among
the services your career center provides are: [LIST SERVICES YOU WANT
TO HIGHLIGHT; INSERT LOCATION, HOURS, OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION]
- Research employers and their opportunities: This may be the
single biggest secret to job-search success! Research can give you a
direction for your job search; it will provide you with solid information
you can use in crafting your resume and interviewing; it demonstrates
to employers that you are interested in their opportunities and organizations;
and it will help you figure out which organizations will be the best
match for you. Surprisingly, many job seekers skimp on research or skip
this important step completely. Employers say they can tell when a student
hasn't bothered to investigate their organizations. Given the many resources
available to today's job seeker—including corporate web sites—employers
think there is no excuse for failing to conduct research.
- Network: You'll gain an edge by building a network that can help you learn about organizations and their opportunities. Your network contacts may help you get your resume into the right hands or your foot in the door. In fact, many employers reward their current employees for referring candidates. And, your network can help you throughout your career.
You can get additional advice on how to conduct an effective job search and connect with potential employers at [YOUR CAREER CENTER - INSERT NAME OF OFFICE AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION].
In addition, [YOUR CAREER CENTER] now has copies of the Job Choices magazine available to help you plan and implement your job-search strategy. Published annually, Job Choices provides job-search advice and information about employers interested in new college graduates.
In the latest issue of Job Choices, you'll find information on the job market for the class of 2006 (including what employers say you can do to make yourself a more attractive candidate), resume and interview advice, tips on completing online applications, and more.
The Job Choices magazines are available in three editions:
- Job Choices for Business & Liberal Arts Students highlights
career opportunities with employers in the nontechnical fields, including
accounting, insurance, retail, finance, and more, and provides career
planning and job-search advice for students pursuing degrees in the
nontechnical disciplines.
- Job Choices for Science, Engineering, & Technology Students
highlights career opportunities with employers in the technical fields,
including engineering, science, computer science, and healthcare, and
features career planning and job-search information tailored to the
student pursuing a degree in a technical field.
- Job Choices: Diversity Edition highlights career opportunities with employers in a variety of industries and fields, features career planning and job-search information, and addresses issues relevant to students of color.
Plus, you can use the Job Choices magazines to identify employers interested in new college graduates. Open your copy of Job Choices and narrow your job search by using the "Opportunities by Employer" index, and target a specific organization. Or, target a specific occupation with the help of the "Opportunities by Occupation" index. Looking for opportunities in a specific part of the country? Scan the "Opportunities by Location" index, where employers are listed by country, state, and city. Find out about the culture, history, and work of companies by surfing your way to employer web sites with the "Employer Web Site" index.
Visit [YOUR CAREER CENTER - INSERT NAME OF OFFICE] today and pick up your copy of Job Choices. [PROVIDE ANY RELEVANT DETAILS ABOUT WHERE/HOW TO GET A COPY]
