1. HOW TO CONDUCT A SUCCESSFUL JOB & INTERNSHIP SEARCH

2. Components to a Successful Job Search
Analysis & Assessment
Job Campaign Design
Marketing Materials
Research
Marketing Techniques
Interview Training

3. ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT
Examine skills, accomplishments, and areas of interest
Utilize assessment tools (e.g., MBTI, Strong Interest Inventory)
Consider previous experiences (e.g., summer jobs, internships etc.)
Identify short- and long-term goals

4. JOB CAMPAIGN DESIGN Identify
What jobs/internships?
Where?
For whom?
MAJOR TASK: Establish goals, time lines, and schedules

5. MARKETING MATERIALS Resumes Cover letters
Decide on a format that best fits your needs (i.e., chronological, functional, or combined)
Create targeted resumes
Cover letters
For advertisements and recruiters
Broadcast letters for contacts and direct mailings
Follow-up and thank you letters

6. RESEARCH Identify within field of interest
Potential employers
Associations and organizations
Research job market information
Functional and geographic issues

7. RESEARCHING JOB MARKET INFORMATION: TRENDS AND PROJECTED NEED
RECOMMENDED:
Occupational Outlook Handbook
O*Net
Career One Stop:
ADDITIONAL
Job Hunter’s Bible:
Riley’s Employment Guide

8. SELF-MARKETING TECHNIQUES
Proactive and Reactive Strategies
UTILIZE CAREER SERVICES!
UA CareerPath, OCR, CareerSearch, Vault, Career Library
NETWORK!
Alumni
Professors
Family and Friends

9. SELF-MARKETING TECHNIQUES
Maximize the Internet
Contact potential employers to explore unadvertised positions
Identify decision-makers and networks for contacts at targeted employers
Actively respond to advertised positions
Attend on campus and off campus events (i.e., job fairs, recruiters)

10. INTERVIEW TRAINING
Prepare for traditional and behavior-based interview questions
Prepare for various types of interviews (e.g., 1:1, phone, group)
Practice interviews offered at Career Services
Learn how to close the interview and establish next-step procedures

11. ANY QUESTIONS? Still unsure about your job/internship search?
Have other questions and would like to speak with someone?
Please don’t hesitate to contact Career Services.

12. For more information, visit Career Services, Science Library G-50
Drop-in Hours
MWF: 10:00 a.m Noon &
TTh: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Appointments available upon request

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