The Job Search Process
Step 1: Explore your options
- Self-assess - discover and be able to articulate your values, interests, skills and abilities
- Research fields, careers and organizations online
- Learn about jobs and organizations from the experts through networking, informational interviews, & job shadowing
- Try it out by gaining relevant experience & building transferable skills through:
*International Students, click here for more information about your special circumstances related to work!
Step 2: Prepare your application & self-marketing materials
- Create an outstanding Résumé (getting started, tips, samples, etc.)
- Write a Cover letter (getting started, tips, samples, etc.)
- Obtain references and/or letters of recommendation
- Create and/or update your professional online presence/LinkedIn profile
Step 3: Connect with prospective employers and alumni to learn about opportunities
- General Networking
- Finding hidden jobs
- Searching for posted jobs
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Piper Center opportunities to connect:
| Career Network for Oles | On-campus recruiting | Events and fairs |
Step 4: Apply & prepare for an interview
Step 5: Transition from student to professional