To-Do List For Getting A Job Print the check-list to use off-line
Check Off Each Step As You Complete It
Getting Started
_____ Set regular hours for my job search
_____ Made a schedule for the week and stuck to it
_____ Set up a record-keeping system
Self-assessment
_____ Took MyPlan
_____ Met with a career counselor to review the results
_____ Took values and skills assessments
_____ Met with a career counselor to review the results
_____ Made a list of my skills, abilities, strengths and weaknesses
_____ Made a list of my job, internship and involvement experience
_____ Researched different kinds of jobs MyPlan suggested
Focus on careers that fit you
_____ Developed a top-10 list of careers of interest
_____ Conducted informational interviews
_____ Job shadowed in fields of interest
_____ Watched the video online, "Internships from Accounting to Zoology"
_____ Interned and volunteered in fields of interest
_____ Attended job fairs hosted by Career Services
_____ Made a list of skills employers in my field desire
_____ Made a plan to update my skills that are needed in my field
Important tools
_____ Made a list of important information I’ll need for job applications
_____ Attended a résumé workshop
_____ Wrote résumés that are targeted for each different job
_____ Wrote effective cover letters that are specific to the job to which I am applying
_____ Made a formal listing of 3-7 references
_____ Had my résumé, cover letter and references critiqued by Career Services
_____ Activated my BuffJobs Account and uploaded my résumé
Finding job openings
_____ Regularly utilized BuffJobs to search for employers and job openings
_____ Did the online job search workshop, “Fundamental Truths About The Job Search”
_____ Did the online job search workshop, “6 Doable Steps”
_____ Watched the 4 Hidden Job Market DVDs in Career Services
_____ Watched the Career Advisor Videos
_____ Asked faculty in my field about internship and job openings
_____ Asked friends and family members for job leads and names of other contacts
_____ Asked other people I know for job leads and names of other contacts.
_____ Joined professional associations related to my field and attended the meetings
_____ Joined civic organizations to strengthen my network and attended the meetings
_____ Utilized social networking sites such as LinkedIn
_____ Checked newspaper and online ads
_____ Contacted employers directly
_____ Visited the career center regularly to use resources
Interviews
_____ Did the online interviewing workshop
_____ Thoroughly researched the company that I am interested in
_____ Prepared questions to ask the interviewer
_____ Practiced answering common interview questions
_____ Participated in mock interviews
_____ Practiced selling myself by emphasizing my skills and experience
_____ Participated in on-campus interviews hosted through Career Services
_____ Sent a follow-up thank you letter after each interview
Starting a job
_____ Considered whether the job offer is right for me
_____ Received written agreement (if I accepted)
_____ Made a plan to continue to make a good impression
_____ Resolved to continue strengthening my 8 Cornerstones of Success
_____ Resolved to make the most of my new job
_____ Made a plan to review my job goals regularly Helpful Websites
WTAMU Career Services
Career Services’ BuffJobs
CareerOneStop
Occupational Outlook Handbook
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