Landing the Job

enan-Flagler offers career resources for alumni online at http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/alumni_services/. For more information, contact Jim Miller (EMBA '99), executive director of alumni affairs, (919) 962-5861, .

Networking tips:

• Network and build relationships with as many people as possible.
• Work with other alumni - a great resource to answer questions and offer suggestions.
• Practice making small talk with strangers if you're uncomfortable networking.
• Follow up on all leads.
• Creating a tracking system to manage the information you learn.
• Each time you talk to a contact, create a meaningful impression.

Interviewing tips:

• The first 30 seconds of an interview are critical. Show your interest, energy, commitment, and desire.
• Know your resume inside and out. Be prepared to tell a story about every line.
• Stress the high points of your resume. Don't assume the interviewer has read it.
• Do your research on the company. Read newspapers daily for current events or trends in the industry.
• Know the most important attributes of each firm's culture.
• Be prepared for all types of questions: technical, behavioral, brain-teasers, analytical.

Job Search Sites

www.corporateinformation.com - "One-stop-shop" for information on U.S. and international companies and industries

www.multexinvestor.com - Current news, lists of officers and directors, detailed business descriptions, links to analyst research

www.rileyguide.com - Comprehensive guide using the Internet as a job-searching tool