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An initial occupational choice is made during Step IV. You will begin to preparation for and conducting a job search, and/or
apply to graduate/professional school. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to move into an occupation.
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
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Job Search Exercise
Competency Areas
- 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
Find out more about competencies.
Strategies For Gaining CompetenciesStrategies 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
The information presented here is copyright (c) 1995 by Career Center
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403. All rights reserved.
Authors: Pam Allen and Ellen Nagy
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