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Job Searching 101

Job Searching 101. By: Career Services. How do you Job Hunt. What is your background? What is your educational background? What type of job are you looking for?. The Discouraging Approach. Don’t wait until after you graduate to start searching for a job. Start early. A Better Way.

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Job Searching 101

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  1. Job Searching 101 By: Career Services

  2. How do you Job Hunt • What is your background? • What is your educational background? • What type of job are you looking for?

  3. The Discouraging Approach • Don’t wait until after you graduate to start searching for a job. • Start early.

  4. A Better Way • RESEARCH • Research yourself and prospective employees. • Approach it like if you were doing a research paper.

  5. Researching You • What are your values? • What are your skills? • What can you do right now, and what would you like to learn. • What kinds of people do you want to work with? • Do you want to work alone or with people? • What are your personal goals?

  6. Researching the Employer • What does the company do? • What are the company’s goals? • What are the employers like? • What is the “personality” or “culture” of the company? • What is the reputation of the organization? • Ask current employers.

  7. It’s not what you know • Tell everyone you know what kind of work you are looking for. • Join professional organizations in school or in the community. This will help in getting information about internships and full time jobs.

  8. Note • Research shows that job-hunting success increases by using all these methods. • Remember, less than 20% of jobs are advertised, 80% are in the hidden market!

  9. Where to look • I-link • Caller.com • Cold contacting companies! • Workintexas.com • Texas Workforce Commission • Links on the Career Services website • Association/ or organizations for your professional field. • Career Fairs

  10. Job Search Action Plan • Develop a calendar to track progress. • Prepare a resume and cover letter. • Start networking. • Mock Interviews. • Talk with a Career Counselor

  11. Take it Easy • Looking for work can be stressful. • Allow time to relax: running, biking, walking etc…. • Realize that finding a good job takes time and patience. • Set goals that are measurable and achievable.

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