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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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