Your Checklist for Getting a Job!

Assess Yourself !
-It's the best way to make sure you choose the career that's right for you.
-Identify the skills, values and abilities that are most important to you.
- Stumped? Don't fret - one of the counselors in the Career Services Center will help you assess yourself in no time!

Research the Current Job Market !
-Check the career-related web sites for current information.
- Read local newspapers and magazines; national business and news publications.
- Browse through publications including The Occupational Outlook Handbook and Job Bank books, available in our Career Resource Library.

Prepare Your Game Plan !
- Use a calendar to organize your job search; block off times for creating a resume, writing cover letters.
- Participate in On, job fairs, and information sessions.
- Check eXplorenet frequently

Develop A "Network" !
-Conduct information interviews; these can be arranged on your own or through the Alumni-On-Campus Program.
-Talk to faculty, recent graduates, family friends, relatives, and everyone else you know.
-Cover All Your Bases !
the Career Services Center Resources:

Career Resource Library
eXplorenet & Resume Referral
Connelly Library
Job Search Strategy Appointments
Alumni-On-Campus Program
DISCOVER
Job Books

Off-Campus Resources:

Job Search websites
Employer webpages
Libraries
Newspaper Classifieds
Trade Publications
Family, Friends, Acquaintances

Develop a professional resume and cover letter !
Attend one of the Career Services Center' resume workshops.
During resume review sessions, a counselor will critique your resume and cover letters.

Prepare for interviewing !
Attend an Interviewing Skills workshop at the the Career Services Center Center.
Schedule a mock interview with a the Career Services Center counselor.
Always research the company with whom you have the interview and the industry in which you want to work.

Use the telephone !
-Ask for the name and title of the person to whom you should direct your resume.
-Always get the correct spelling and gender!
-Call again within a week after mailing your resume; make sure the appropriate person did receive your resume.
Additional Ideas:
-Work part-time or take a temporary job in your field of interest.
-Gain career experience through an internship or co-op. Or, volunteer.
-Re-evaluate your priorities. Is graduate or professional school on option?
-Travel. Consider an international internship.
-Consider relocation.
-Look for non-traditional sources of employment.