Job Search Skills Self-Assessment - Yale University
Job Search Skills Self-Assessment - Yale University
Job Search Skills Self-Assessment - Yale University
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<strong>Job</strong> <strong>Search</strong> <strong>Skills</strong> <strong>Self</strong>-<strong>Assessment</strong><br />
5. <strong>Job</strong> <strong>Search</strong> Strategy: How Do I Start and Manage the Whole <strong>Job</strong> <strong>Search</strong><br />
Process<br />
Sample Goal: I have an organized job search system<br />
Check all that apply:<br />
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I have job search-related files organized and easily accessible on my computer<br />
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I have a system for keeping track of my contacts, interviews, etc.<br />
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I have made a specific time commitment for my job search beginning in September (i.e. 15 min/day; 2<br />
hours/week; one weekend/month, etc.)<br />
gfedc<br />
I understand that a job search takes from 3-6 months, and am developing my strategy accordingly<br />
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I have bookmarked the CDO homepage so I can easily view the calendar of upcoming events and deadlines<br />
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I have assessed my job search skills and have committed to accessing the resources I need to improve target<br />
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I have told everyone I know that I am seeking a job/internship in my field and location of interest<br />
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I have established priorities for my job/internship search<br />
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My summer internship is designed to advance my career goals within my field and/or to inform my career goalsetting<br />
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I understand that networking and personal contacts are the statistically proven best route to career<br />
opportunities and am actively building and working my network<br />
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I have logged into GeO, familiarized myself with the system, and set up alerts for specific criteria<br />
gfedc<br />
I make it a point to access many of the approx. 280 employers accessible each year through FES alumni career<br />
panels, guest lecturers on campus, Making A Difference Through Business, the Environment and Public Health, All-<br />
Ivy Career Fair, Federal Career Month at <strong>Yale</strong>, the <strong>Yale</strong> Career Fair, the Non-Profit Career Fair at <strong>Yale</strong>, on campus<br />
visits and interviews by employers at FES and the undergraduate career services information sessions open to FES<br />
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I research online and print job advertisements in my desired field and geographic area<br />
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I have a plan A, plan B and plan C<br />
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Other goals<br />
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