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The STEPS model - Implementation |
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Developing an effective job search strategy |
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Can you . . . |
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. . . create appropriate well-developed,
visually attractive applications and marketing materials, including resume, cover letters,
applications, and portfolio? |
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. . . define a job search plan, including
strategies for the published and unpublished job market? |
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. . . research employers to identify potential
opportunities and/or prepare for interviews? |
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. . . articulate your qualifications,
including skills, experiences and talents, verbally and in writing? |
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Beginning your job search can be an overwhelming
process if you do not have a plan. The job search process requires considerable
prior effort in researching both yourself and the opportunities that match your
capabilities. By knowing what you want and what your short-term and long-term
career goals are, you can set yourself on your way to a satisfying career path. |
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Here are the key steps to take when developing
your job search strategy:
Understand the employer's needs.
Assess your qualifications.
Identify your most desirable
work-related skills.
Use job search resources.
Put it all together to develop an
appropriate plan of attack.
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How exactly do you do all of this now?
Here's links about what to do next . . .
Identify your skills
Prioritize your skills
Research
careers and professional organizations of interest
Prepare
Resumes that get results
Employment letters
Portfolio power
Interviewing
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