Career Resource Center : The final guide


How to Conduct an Effective Job Search

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Part - IV

D. Follow-Up and Record Keeping
No matter what job search strategies you choose, follow-up and record keeping are important for success. Maintain a careful record of all interviews, thank-you notes sent, referrals made and follow-up actions. Job seekers who fail to maintain this information often lose valuable contacts as well as credibility with prospective employers. There are models for keeping such records in the various job search manuals in the Resource Room.

E. Be Persistent
Job searching is hard work and there are times when you will get discouraged. But if you keep up with it, you can avoid feeling anxious and will actually have more energy. If your search is not producing the results that you would like, avoid blaming yourself and try a new strategy. Do not be reluctant to submit your credentials on more than one occasion to an organization for which you would like to work. This attitude demonstrates your enthusiasm and interest.

STEP 6. Obtain Offer and Continue to Develop Your Career Action Plan

Congratulations! Your job search campaign has been successful. You have been offered a position you wish to accept. Send a note to all the people who helped you relaying the good news, to ensure success in your position and the continued growth of your career. Remember to continue to use all six steps cyclically to assist you in your career progression or job change.

You can Get information regarding companies from either of the following sources: -

  • Company Profiles - Detailed descriptions on an organization's history, services, products, etc. can be found on the Company Profile database. Many of these profiles are direct links to the organizations' own World Wide Web home pages.

  • Annual Reports - These reports and other materials are available from an organization's public relations/information office. Most large organizations produce a report, which presents an outline of the organization's successes, growth, history, goals, and financial status.

  • Directories - These are geographic, business, occupational, professional, industry, and financial status directories available in your library. These directories may provide information about an organization's products or services, number of employees, principal executives, and location(s).

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