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Name: ________________________________
Job/Occupational Goal: ____________________________________

I do not have a job or occupational goal

The Job Titles (graduate/professional schools) I am most interested in.

I do not know what the job titles (or resources) are for someone who will perform the tasks that I want to perform
in my job or career.
I need to do more research into job titles.

The Main Industry(s)(area of study) I am interested in:

I do not know which industry(s) I am interested in.

I need more research on what industries interest me.

Industries (programs) Allied to Those of My Main Interest:

I need to do further research on allied industries.

Geographic Preferences (regions, states, cities):

I need to do further research on my geographic preferences.

My Job Search Plan For

My Tasks:

Set goals
Set objectives
Set time-lines/calendar
Do Research
Check information resources:
Library
Job Search Books
Career Center Library
Websites
Government Agencies
Business Publications
Yellow Pages
Professional/Community
Organizations/Meetings
Network
W/professionals of interest
Family/Friends
Professors
Employers in industry of interest
Write/Revise Resume
Write Revise Cover Letters

Want Ads
Internet job postings
State/Federal Employment Agencies
3rd Party Agencies
Personnel Departments
Set-up phone call times
Make Telephone calls
Initial
Follow-up
Set-up Informational Interviews
Schedule Attendance at
Professional/Community Organization
Meetings
Practice Interview Skills
Prepare for Interview
Thank You Letters (e-mails)
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Daily Job Search Schedule

I committ _______________ hours/day to my job search.

Time
Start

Activity
Stop

Job Search Sequence

Task
Define/Clarify Job Target

Consultation w/career center staff

Prepare Resume

Drafted

Reviewed/critiqued

Revise

Print/upload
Prepare other Materials as needed

Portfolio

Writing samples

Video
Identify 3 Professional References

Meet to ask for permission

Discuss goals
Prepare for Interviews

Review online information/Interview

Guide

Participate in Practice Interview

w/Career Center Staff

Practice more
Register with TigerJobs

Upload resume
Identify Resources for
Employment/Employer Information
Research Prospective Employers/Job
Openings
Track Job Leads

Create job-tracking cards/spreadsheet,

etc.
o Organization name
o Contact name
o Contact information
o Source of lead
Draft Cover Letter(s)

Drafted

Reviewed/critiqued

Revise

Print/Upload
Submit Targeted Resume/Applications
Follow-up on Resume Submissions

Phone call

Email
Schedule Interview Times

Prepare for interviews

Review employer/job information

Review responses to typical questions

Review responses to difficult questions

Send Follow-up/Thank You (note, letter,
email)
Evaluate Offer

Is it in a field/occupation of interest?

Is the organization a good fit?

Is the salary adequate?

Are benefits adequate?

Is there sufficient training provided?

Is there opportunity to gain experience?

Is there sufficient opportunity to for

upward mobility?

Start Date

Finish Date

Notes