Complete Self Assessment

What are my career interests, skills and values?

What strengths and qualifications do I possess that would interest prospective employers?

Research & Identify Career Opportunities

Where are the career opportunities that fit my qualifications and goals?

Develop job Goals

How do my qualifications and interests relate to available employment opportunities?

What's really important to me in my first job?

Build Your Job Search Network

Who do I know that can become part of my job search network?

Am I consistently and aggressively using my job search network contacts to identify new ones?

Target Specific Opportunities

For which positions do I most qualify and posses a distinct advantage in acquiring?

At which companies can I reach my goals?

Refine Job Goals

What have I learned in my job search so far that might change my goals or approach to prospective employers?

Prepare Resume, Credentials, etc.

How can I best present an accurate appealing picture of myself in writing?

Prepare for Interviews

How should I prepare and practice to best convey my strengths and qualifications for the position?

Conduct First Interview

How should I present myself in an interview?

How should I analyze each interview and identify areas for improvement?

Site Visits and Second Interviews

Should I make any adjustments based on my initial interview?

How can I build on the success of my initial interview?

Interview Follow-Up

How should I track and follow through on interview activities?

Evaluate Job Offers

How does each offer compare with and meet my goals?

What "trade-offs" can I accept?

Accept A Job Offer

Notify your career center and other employers.