Step 2: Understanding
I must understand what I’m looking for and what I have to offer
Having answers to these questions provides a focus to your job search and helps when you are tailoring your applications for specific jobs/companies:
- What do I have to offer a potential employer (my skills, education, experience etc.)?
- What type of job am I looking for (specific field/industry, part/full time, graduate, geographic area etc.)?
- What is important to me in a job? (the business environment, values, job tasks, services/products sold etc.)
If you don’t have an answer to these questions you may want to consider making an appointment with your Career Services Consultant. They will help you to explore career possibilities related to your interests, strengths, personality, values etc., and/or the type of jobs, companies, and industries you are qualified to work in.