Start by:
- Learning how to prepare resume and cover letters, and complete employment applications
- Learning and implementing job search strategies
- Learning and practicing interviewing skills
- Researching graduate programs and financial aid packages
- Demonstrate ability to write correspondence in a coherent, professional manner
- Communicate verbally in a clear, concise manner
- Effectively use networking, problem-solving, and decision making to reach career goals
- Develop budgeting skills in relation to the job search, travel, and relocation
Strategies are those concrete items that lead you to acquiring a specific goal or competency.
- Work on an academic project with a professor or develop an independent study project
- Investigate specialty areas within graduate programs; determine strengths and weaknesses of graduate programs
- Complete applications and the GRE, GMAT, LSAT or other tests required for graduate work
- Register with Career Planning & Placement Services
- Review resume with a career counselor or professional in your career choice
- Develop a budget for the job/graduate school search
- Enroll in a financial planning course
- Receive referrals from Career Planning & Placement Services
- Listen to vacancies via the Vacancy Information Phone Service
