Find a Job
Finding a job is a job. It takes time, energy and persistence. Clear career goals and objectives as well as a timeline for your search are the keys to success. View the tips below and then schedule an appointment with a career counselor to discuss your individualized approach.
Tips
On Campus Recruiting
Career Fairs
Networking
Online Resources
- Set aside time in your schedule to look for a job. It takes time-on average 3-6 months.
- Plan for your job search just like you plan for an exam or class project. Develop goals and objectives, a timeline and action steps for yourself.
- Take an active approach. Seek job opportunities rather than waiting for them to come to you.
- Keep going! Try to avoid taking rejections personally…they are an inevitable part of the job search process.
- Personalize your search. Work to create situations where you, not your resume, are being evaluated. Use your professional and personal contacts.
What is Networking?
- Developing professional contacts who may help you understand more about a career field and potentially help you to advance professionally.
- Building positive, professional relationships within your field(s) of interest.
- Combined with traditional job search methods, networking can help to produce job offers.
Why Network?
- Competition for jobs is higher than ever.
- Personal contacts are the #1 way that job seekers find jobs.
Tips for Networking
- Think of the interaction as developing rapport with the individual. This could include social or business conversation.
- Maximize networking opportunities through internships, volunteer positions, part-time jobs, leadership roles, full-time positions, friends and family members.
- Networking is a two-way street. Be prepared to offer assistance to those who have helped you/offered to help.
- Complete information interviews with professionals as a way to build a networking relationship.
- Be sure to thank your networking contacts.
