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Pursuing your career plans
is a process that requires
your full commitment. You
have invested thousands of
hours to get your degree.
Taking shortcuts and using
a “hit or miss” approach to
the job search process will
only diminish your chances
of getting the job you really
want! Organizing an effective
job search will assist you in
achieving your career goals.
Self-Evaluation
Before you try to market yourself to potential
employers, you need to know something about
what you are looking for and what you have to
offer. The more you know about your interests,
skills, abilities, values, goals and personal qualities,
the greater your opportunities are for finding the
most suitable position.
Networking
Networking is a job search technique that involves
purposefully seeking out and interacting with
selected individuals who can assist you in getting job
interviews and offers.
Researching an Employer
Your task in the job search is to find the most
suitable position for yourself. You will need to use
your research and investigative skills to discover job
openings and prepare for an interview.
Your Resume
A resume is a critical tool in your job search. It is,
essentially, a summary of your qualifications and
experience that communicates enough information
to an employer to elicit further interest.
Letter Writing
Letter-writing skills are essential to your job search.
Excellent cover and thank-you letters often make a
difference in whether or not you are considered for
a position.
Interviewing Skills
For most fields, without an interview you will not
get a job. It is in this stage of your job search that
you convince an employer to hire you.
Evaluating Job Offers
This section outlines the factors you will want to
consider when determining whether or not you will
accept a position.
Making the Most of Your New Job
This section gives tips that can help you to excel
and avoid some of the common pitfalls of being the
“new kid on the block.”
Tools for Your Job Search
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