The document discusses strategies for job searching, including building a network of contacts, identifying appropriate jobs, finding employers, preparing application documents like resumes and cover letters, and preparing for interviews. It provides tips for each step, such as broadening your social circle to make employment connections, analyzing your skills and experience to determine suitable positions, and using action verbs in your resume to emphasize achievements. The document also reviews best practices for application documents, like choosing a easy-to-read font and leaving good margins. Overall, it offers a comprehensive overview of the job search process from beginning networking to finalizing follow-ups.

1. Strategies in the job search process1

2. ObjectivesBuilding a network of contactsIdentifying appropriate jobsFinding your employerPreparing application documentsPreparing for interviewsWriting follow-up messagesContinuing job search activities2

3. Job Search Strategies3

4. Building a Network of ContactsBroaden your circle of friends

5. The wider your circle of friends and acquaintances, the more likely you are to make employment contacts

6. Get to know your professors

7. Demonstrate your ability in the classroom and build on the rapport outside the classroom

8. Meet business executives

9. Take active role in organizations, program committees in the area of your interest

10. Make contacts through internships

11. Foundation step in your career plan

12. Work with community organizations

13. Chance to meet the leaders in different fields4

14. Identifying Appropriate JobsAnalyze yourself (internal factors)

15. Education – type and quality

16. Personal Qualities – people and leadership skills

17. Work Experience

18. Special Qualifications – languages, communication skills

19. Analyze outside factors

20. e.g. Lifestyle, location preferences5

21. Finding Your EmployerCareer Centers (Campus)Network of Personal ContactsClassified AdvertisementsOnline Sources (internet & intranet)Employment AgenciesPersonal Search AgentsWeb Page ProfilesProspecting (approach directly)6

22. Effective Resume Writing7

23. Preparing the Application DocumentsThe traditional print résumé

24. The scannable print résumé

25. The electronic résumé (such as ASCII, pdf, html)

26. The reference sheet

27. The cover message—print and email8

28. Role of a resumeA resume is a summary of the background facts in list formRole of a resume:to act as your sales brochure – selling your ability to do work provide insight into your skills and capabilities Serve as a guide for interviewer to follow your progression 9