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CHANGING JOBS
CHANGING JOBS
Update your resume, search for jobs and prepare for interviews
Update your resume, search for jobs and prepare for interviews
Whether you're seeking to change roles within your organization or transition into a new function or industry, changing jobs requires many of the same steps that you completed during your program at Carlson.
This section will help you:
Prepare application materials (including executive-format resumes).
Access organization research and job posting resources available to you as a Carlson alum.
Prepare for interviews, offers and negotiating salary/benefits.
STEP 1: Updating Your Resume & LinkedIn Profile
STEP 1: Updating Your Resume & LinkedIn Profile
Start with your most recent resume, wherever it is, and add any missing roles or relevant experiences. Think of this as a data dump: brainstorm as much as you think could be relevant for talking about your prior experiences as you look for a new opportunity, then revise using the resources below to create a strong, new draft.
REVIEW: General Resume Resources - Tips and best practices for creating a resume that will increase your chances of grabbing an employer's attention. These are relevant for candidates at any stage in their career journey!
REVIEW: Resources for Executive Resumes - Candidates with 8+ years of experience can consider a longer-format (1.5-2 page) resume to showcase their experience more completely.
Free MasterClass: Land the Perfect Job with LinkedIn
INCLUDE TRANSFERABLE SKILLS: Think about those experiences you brainstormed for the reflection document (previous module) and add anything related to the core transferable skills listed below.
Leadership
Direct reports or indirect influence of peers
Building Strategies & Recommendations
Data Analysis or Gathering
Project Management
Communicating Complex Information
Problem-Solving
Operations Management
Process improvements, coordinating multiple teams
Budgets or Financial Management
REVISE: Remember that any candidate’s process of creating a resume, telling their story, and preparing for interviews is iterative. From your big list of experiences, you’ll select the most relevant points for the roles you decide to pursue--but it’s always helpful to keep a general version with the full list in your files!
VMOCK: Carlson alumni have access to VMock, an online tool for resume review, which offers feedback on formatting, grammar and language impact. Sign up or log in with your UMN credentials. We recommend using it before meeting with a coach for a resume review appointment.
LINKEDIN: Update your profile using our best practices resources. Consider having a Carlson Career Coach review it, along with your resume, after both have been updated.
COACHING APPOINTMENT: Once you’ve brought your resume and LinkedIn profile into the present with strong, impact-oriented language, transferable skills and the most relevant experiences for the roles you're interested in, it’s a great time to visit APlus or email cbcc@umn.edu to make an appointment with a Carlson CBCC Career Coach to continue fine-tuning the points and answer any questions about the job search process.
Resume Resources:
The Resume Development section is a helpful resource for selecting key experiences and developing high-impact resume language to convey them.
“Creating Your Resume for the Carlson School of Management” video from our Resumes, Cover Letters & Professional Correspondence page.
Step 2: Job Search Resources
Step 2: Job Search Resources
JOB SEARCH STRATEGIES: Review resources and guidance for your job search strategy, whether it's a general or unexpected job search, career change, functional search, or global job hunt.
JOB POSTINGS: Alumni have access to CBCC job postings through the Handshake system. For other opportunities, alumni can access GoldPass, the U of M's job, internship, and volunteer database. For password or general assistance, call 612-301-HELP.
COMPANY RESEARCH: Our team has compiled a list of research resources for conducting research about companies of interest to determine your best fit. The Organization Research section of Handshake also includes company and recruiting information.
HIRING CONTACTS: Within Handshake, under Organization Research, you can identify key networking contacts at your target companies, or in your desired industry or functional areas. You will find their contact information and history with our office.
3RD PARTY RECRUITERS: Learn about the process of working with executive and search firms as part of your job search on the Working with 3rd Party Recruiters page.
CBCC RESOURCES
Quick List
Job Search
Company Research
Working with 3rd Party Recruiters
Application Support
Resumes
VMock & InterviewPrep Tools
Step 3: Preparing for Interviews and Offer Negotiation
Step 3: Preparing for Interviews and Offer Negotiation
The CBCC has a variety of resources to help you prepare for networking, interviewing, evaluating and negotiating offers.
INTERVIEWING: Leverage the CBCC resources below as you prepare. Family members, former colleagues, Carlson classmates, even pets are all great resources for practicing your interview skills. InterviewPrep is another tool that candidates can use to practice responding to common questions, and can be especially helpful in preparing for online video interviews. (Log in with your UMN credentials)
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