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Job Search Skills Self-Assessment 8. Networking: How Do I Develop a Network Sample Goal: I have developed an Extensive Network of Potential Resources Check all that apply: gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc gfedc I have joined a professional organization in my field and/or participate in a list serve I have attended CDO's Networking workshop I have attended CDO's How To Work A Career Fair workshop I have a list of potential contacts including faculty, alumni, professionals, relatives, and friends I have told each person about my job search and asked if they know someone who might be able to help I follow up on any leads someone in my network provides I have explored the online Yale Career Network and know how to use it I have viewed the FES alumni data base in the CDO office I have set up informational interviews with alumni and professionals I have introduced myself to guests on campus after talks I have gone to several alumni career panels hosted by CDO and introduced myself to the alumni speakers I have sought out mentoring from someone who is slightly ahead of me in their career track I keep my network informed of my status and progress in my search I always give something back and am generous to the people in my network I make introductions to people in my network at every opportunity I know how to introduce myself and start a conversation gfedc Other goals Page 6
Job Search Skills Self-Assessment 9. Interviewing: How Do I Make the Most of The Job Interview Sample Goal: I am able to handle a variety of interview styles professionally. I sell myself well in all interactions with potential employers Check all that apply: gfedc I have developed my 30 second elevator speech and can generally speak intelligently about my skills, education and experience gfedc I know my resume cold gfedc I have developed several STAR stories for behavioral interview questions gfedc I have attended a CDO job interview workshop gfedc I have practiced interviewing through mock interviews offered by CDO and/or FES Communications Coaches gfedc I know that my answers to questions should be between 30 seconds and 2 minutes, and that I should plan to speak approximately 60% of the time gfedc I know and am practiced at selling my strengths gfedc I am aware of and am able to talk about my weaknesses gfedc I know the job description inside and out before I step into the interview room gfedc I always research the company thoroughly before interviews, and know who I am going to be interviewing with gfedc I know and have practiced dozens of common interview questions gfedc I know the difference between behavioral and traditional interview questions gfedc I know the difference between arrogance and clearly stating my qualifications gfedc I have used OptimalResume to practice answering interview questions, and have asked for feedback on my recordings gfedc I have a neutral, well-fitting interview suit gfedc I always have my own questions prepared for the interview gfedc I understand that I am also interviewing the employer gfedc I always send thank you notes to everyone who interviews me gfedc Other goals Page 7
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