Strategies for a Successful Job Search

                   The job search process

Preparing for your first job in your field of interest should begin before you walk across the stage at graduation. A successful job search starts with good information and employment as well developed hunting skills. Being a successful job seeker requires you to have an awareness of your goals and skills, an understanding of the labor market and job search process for Perfect Profile. An ideal strategy would be to test and explore your career interests along your course of study real. Every time you start the job search process, it begins with a self-evaluation and exploration process. Test your will to enter the highly competitive job market by asking yourself the following six questions.

1. Do you know what you want?

You might think that employers will appreciate your "I am ready to do anything" approach to getting a job. However, most employers interpret this as a sign of desperation and lack of concentration. Or you're ready to take a picture with everything you come across. Do a self-assessment by the identification and registration of your value, temperament, interests, skills, accomplishments, experience and objectives.

Values:

Temperament:

Hobbies: Skills:

Achievements:

Experience:

Goals:

If you are not sure what kind of job you want, now is the time to work with an advisor in the Career Development and Counseling Center, Room 121, Founders Hall. You can make an appointment by calling (860) 343-5826. There you can spend a career assessment test, learn how and why the information interview can help you gain focus and discuss your specific concerns with someone who is trained to help you.

2. Do you have experience?

Employers are looking for evidence that you have gained experience in your field through internships, practice, cooperatives, part or full-time jobs and even volunteer. If you have not yet picked up this kind of experience, it is a good bet that many of your peers and will likely have an advantage over you in the entry level market. Do not despair if you lack experience. You can get it now or after you graduate by performing a post-graduation internship, volunteer or temporary work.

3. Do you know the Chosen Field?

Imagine going in an interview, saying: "I love this area and I know a lot about it- that's why I want to enter myself" The answers to the interviewer saying. "Tell Interesting. me what you know. "If you were BS-ing at that moment, you are in trouble! Once you have selected the area you plan to work, study it thoroughly so that potential employers know that you understand. Research the main players in the field by reading industry publications, visit industry sites and participating in professional organizations, attend their conferences and seminars.

4. Do you have a solid resume?

You can be the best candidate for an entry level position in the world has ever seen. But if you do not effectively are marketing yourself through your resume cover letter will never know. You have to make the resume the best it can be and adapt to each specific job you are pursuing. Contact the Development Office and Career and pick up the document How to write a CV. If you need help with CV, make an appointment with a counselor.

5. Can you support the claims you make on your resume and in interviews?

Employers have met all kinds of candidates, including some who outright lied about their achievements. It is natural for employers to be a little skeptical. That's why you need to effectively support any claim you make on your resume or in an interview with specific examples. A good strategy is to put together a career portfolio to prove your past achievements.
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