1. Job Application

2. Self Assessment Who are you???? Skills Achievements Interests Values
USE ‘ACTION’ VERBS

3. Know your skills Add a verb to the skill and complete the sentence:
Analysing
_______planning
_________evaluating
__________organising
__________coordinated
__________created
__________Developed
__________written

4. Know your Accomplishments
Winning
Initiated
Lead
Developed
Proposed
Planned
Implemented
Started
Obtained
Travelling
Speaking

5. Know your interests Which kind of work do I enjoy? Why?
What do I prefer? Machines, people, figures..
What do I like to do in my free time?
What has given me highest satisfaction?

6. Know your personal values
Altruism
Prestige
Adventure
Association
Independence
Power
Variety
Physical activity
Money

7. Writing Effective Resume
Opening Section
Heading
Career Objective: functional area, industry/mini summary
Achievements/profile
Work experience: Voluntary work
Education & Personal development
Proof reading

8. Writing Effective Cover Letter
Opening – for favorable attention
Summary opening
Name opening
Question opening
Middle Paragraphs: data, details
Education
Work experience
Personal interests
Last Para – For easy action

9. Job Search techniques Steps in the Job Search:
Conduct a thorough self-assessment
Develop your plan
Target Employers
Attend career fairs
Research organizations
Develop your resume
Begin contacting employers
Interview
Prepare for outcomes
Accept/Negotiate offers

10. Job Search Methods

11. Job Search Timetable Checklist
12-48 months prior to employment:
Attend any applicable orientations/workshops offered by Career Services. (Ask for a workshop schedule at the front desk).
Explore the many services Career Services offers.
Begin to define career goals by determining the types, sizes, and geographic locations of employers in which you have an interest.

12. 11 months prior to employment:
Begin to identify references and ask them for permission to use their names as references in your job search.
See a counselor at Career Services to discuss your job search plans, or start discussing with friends
Check out the job market to get job titles, occupational descriptions, wages and growth projections.

13. 10 months prior to employment:
Begin to develop a resume and cover letter
Begin networking by contacting family, friends, faculty, etc., to inform them of your career plans. If possible, give them a copy of your resume.

14. 8-9 months prior to employment:
Finalize your resume and have it critiqued by a Career Services counselor or senior
Make plans to have your resume reproduced.
Access the internet; many companies are on-line!
Contact employers to request application materials/procedures.

15. 7 months prior to employment:
Send completed applications to employers with a resume and cover letter.
Inquire about employers who will be recruiting at Career Services, and the procedures for interviewing with them.
Make arrangements to conduct informational interviews with individuals in your field in order to make sure your job search is on the right track.

16. 5-6 months prior to employment:
Research employers with whom you will be interviewing.
Prepare to start interviewing: Rehearse typical interview questions, purchase proper interview clothing and make an appointment with Career Services to participate in a mock interview.
Interview on campus and follow-up with thank you letters.
Continue to follow-up by phone with employers of interest.
Begin monitoring the job vacancy listings available online

17. Maintain communication with your network of contacts.
1-4 months prior to employment:
Maintain communication with your network of contacts.
Revise your resume and cover letter if necessary.
Interview off campus and follow-up with thank you letters.
If relocating, contact appropriate agencies in the area to which you are moving and inquire about available services.
Continue to monitor job vacancy listings and apply when qualified and interested.
Begin considering job offers.
Accept the best job offer and write acceptance/thank you letter.
Write thank you letters to inform all those associated with your job search of your new position.

18. One final note: It is often not the best qualified candidate who gets the job, but rather the one who perfected the job search process, has a clear picture of what they want and the skills they have to offer, and can communicate this effectively to potential employers.

19. A successful job search = time, commitment, organization & strategy