7 Basic Job Search Steps
1) What do you want?
What can you do? Know your skills, abilities, interests, strengths and values. Review Your educational background. What did you like about school? What didn't you like? What did you excel in? What was your summer, part-time and previous jobs? Do you want to work with people, data, things, or ideas -and why? How important is salary, benefits, geographic location, time off?
2) Network / Informational Interviewing
Find out where and what the jobs are.
Use newspapers, trade magazines, network with professors, professionals, Alumni Services, friends and relatives. Join pre-professional organizations and contact employers directly. Attend the Career Center job fairs.
3) Learn about Jobs and Careers
Learn about a job that interests you and are suited to do. What are typical job titles? What are entry-level jobs in specific career fields? What type of educational background and/or job skills do you need or have? The Occupational Outlook Handbook is an excellent source of information.
4) Research companies, organizations, and industries
Find out what organizations have jobs that interest you. Where are they located, what are their products and/or services? What types of skill sets are they looking for?
5) Resume
Prepare a resume that reflects your skills, abilities, interests, education and work background that will be of interest to employers. You may have more than one resume, including an electronic resume
6) Cover Letter
Write a cover letter to accompany your resume reflecting skills, abilities, and interests in the type of position for which you are applying, expanding on your resume. Show the employer you have done your home-work on their organization.
7) Interview
Arrive early; dress appropriately. Be prepared to ask questions and to answer questions about yourself, your skills, interests, and knowledge of the job and organization. Show interest and write a thank you letter.
Some useful job search websites are:
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