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Career Development and Transition

Career Development and Transition. Fall 2014. Change is coming …. ?. C areer. Friends and Family. ?. Leisure. Home. ?. Every aspect of life requires steps. Steps to Finding a Job or Career. 7. Follow up calls and thank you letters. 6. Prepare and go to an interview.

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Career Development and Transition

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  1. Career Development and Transition Fall 2014

  2. Change is coming … ? Career Friends and Family ? Leisure Home ?

  3. Every aspect of life requires steps

  4. Steps to Finding a Job or Career 7. Follow up calls and thank you letters 6. Prepare and go to an interview 5. Complete necessary application material 3. Update your resume, references and/or application cheat sheet 4. Locate Job Openings 2. Identify jobs that match your needs, interests, and preferences 1. Determine your needs, interests, and preferences

  5. 1. Determine your needs, interests, and preferences • What NEEDS will determine where you work in the future? • What activities or hobbies interest you? • What are you good at? • What are you not good at? • Do you have preferences involving your future working conditions? • What is going to make you a good employee?

  6. 2. Identify jobs that match your needs, interests, and preferences • The characteristics of who you are now can help you narrow down your job search • Example: If you are on the gymnastics team at LHS, you may be interested in helping coach toddler gym at LGA • Talents and interests you have now could lead to jobs in the future • Your preferences will dictate the working conditions you are willing to tolerate and will impact your success

  7. 3. Update your resume, references, and/or application cheat sheet • Information should be current • Use active verbs and powerful descriptions • Use a style that showcases your particular strengths (Employment, Skills, Education) • Clean, Simple Format with NO grammar or spelling mistakes

  8. 4. Locate Job Openings • Read your local newspapers (Hardcopy and Online) • Large employment websites like Monster.com or CareerBuilder.com • Talk to friends, family, neighbors, teachers, anyone with a pulse • Check specific company’s website • Check w/ an employment agency or career center

  9. 5. Complete necessary application material • Application • Cover Letter and/or Resume • References • Salary Requirements • Portfolio

  10. 6. Prepare and go to an interview • Before the Interview • Research company • Practice interview questions • List of questions you need answered • Day of the interview • Personal grooming • Choose your clothing strategically • Look in the mirror • During the interview • Handshake • Body Language • Enthusiasm • Speak Clearly • Sell your skills • Ask Questions

  11. 7. Follow up calls and thank you letters • Send a Thank You letter the next day • Send a Thank You even if you decide not to take the job • Include ideas or points from the interview • Call your interviewer to check back on his/her decision

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