Job Search Guide
Take charge of your own job search! If you wait for the right job to come to you, you will probably be waiting a long time. It is important that you develop your marketing strategy which will involve the following:
- Developing a resume and cover letters which effectively present your qualifications to future employers.
- Determining your criteria for what you are seeking in an employer:
- job content
- work environment
- size of organization
- location
- corporate "culture"
- compensation
- Targeting appropriate employers who need persons with your skills, preparation and experience.
- Researching employers in which you have an interest.
- Marketing yourself to employers:
- finding and responding to position listings
- developing a mailing campaign
- networking
- Preparing for the interview process so that you can effectively sell your skills and knowledge and get the information you need about the organization. For those wishing further assistance, the Mock Interview Program is an invaluable opportunity to polish your interviewing skills before the real thing. Contact Career Services for sign-up information.
Searching for a job is hard work. To find a good job, you will need to invest time and effort in the search process. However, it is time well-spent, you are investing in your future.
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