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Career and Academic Planning Center (CAP)
Job Search Process
The first step in your job search involves self assessment. Before you start looking for a specific job you need answers to such questions as: What are my work-related abilities, interests and values? What have I learned from my academic and internship experiences? What kind of position am I seeking? Where do I want to live? What are my career goals? What kind of lifestyle do I envision for myself? The Career and Academic Planning Center utilizes two self-assessment tools: DISCOVER and MyRoad. Contact the CAP Center at 856-256-4456 to obtain a password to access both programs. Employment Objective Having a clear idea of who you are, what you can do, what you want to do, and in what environment you want to do it, will enable you to better develop a concrete career objective - one that accurately reflects what you are seeking. These are the two most basic marketing tools for your job search. Developing an effective resume and good targeted cover letter is essential. The CAP Center staff can assist you with their development. The successful job search requires a definite plan of action. How will you develop a list of potential employers? How will you contact them? How can you build your network to include them? What are your communication strengths and how can you best use them? Conducting a job search without a plan will cost you in both time and money. Getting the interview is the goal of your tools - the resume and cover letter, and the outcome of a successful plan of action. It is easy, however, to be so intent on getting interviews that you neglect to prepare for them. Have you researched the organization? Are you prepared to communicate what you can contribute? Have you studied the kinds of questions often asked? "You've got the job!" are the four words job hunters most want to hear. But what then? Are you prepared to evaluate the offer to see if it matches your interests and more importantly your prioritized work values? Could you turn down a job offer you felt was wrong for you? How will you make your decision? Have you determined what your basic monthly expenses are so you can see if the offered salary will cover them and allow you to begin at least a modest savings plan? Source: Career Services , University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire |
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