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1. Assess Yourself Identify and clarify your personality,
interests, values, & skills. Personality PreferencesMBTI*
($10)
InterestsStrong Interest Inventory* ($10)
Job Categories: www.internships.com/predictor
Values: www.stewartcoopercoon.com/jobsearch/career-values
Motivated Skills:
www.stewartcoopercoon.com/jobsearch/motivated-skills
2. Explore Major and Career Options Based on your assessment
results, identify occupations of interest. Research occupations and
industries using these online resources:
Occupational Outlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/oco O*Net Online:
http://online.onetcenter.org
My Next Move: www.mynextmove.org Career One Stop:
www.careeronestop.org What Can I Do with This Major? - in the
Featured Links section of the UCS website UH Librarys Research
Guide: http://guides.lib.uh.edu - Search keywords: Career Resources
LinkedIn: http://learn.linkedin.com Review online job postings to
find out what the requirements are. (e.g. www.indeed.com) Check
career sections of professional associations and organizations
websites.
Examine the list of UH majors and minors:
www.uh.edu/academics/majors-minors/
Talk with advisors, currently enrolled students, and faculty
members
Conduct informational interviews to learn from those currently
working in the field.
Research graduate school/professional programs: Take the
appropriate admissions exams (GRE, MCAT, PCAT, LSAT, GMAT, etc.)
Have your personal statement reviewed by a UCS career counselor
Apply to graduate/professional schools and apply for
scholarships, fellowships, and research/teaching assistantships
Narrow the list of choices by identifying those that are the
best fit for you. Examinethe costs and benefits of each option.
3. Build Relationships and a Positive Reputation Networking is
critical to an effective job search! Faculty and staff members make
excellent referral sources and can write letters of
recommendation!
Continue to build a respectable GPAemployers do care, as do
graduate schools!
Supervisors and managers at work can serve as references for
you!
Create a LinkedIn profile and build your professional network:
www.linkedin.com
Career Checklist - Steps to Success
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4. Gain Professional Experience Attend a UCS Internship
Workshop
Read the Guide to Finding Internships handout
Intern or work in co-ops (Cooperative Education Programs)
Volunteer with organizations Obtain part-time, temporary, or
summer employment
Actively participate in student organizations and
professionalassociationstake on a leadership role!
5. Create an Effective, Polished Resume Attend a UCS Resume
Workshop
Read the Developing a Resume handout
Have your resume critiqued by a UCS career counselor
6. Prepare for the Interview Process Attend a UCS Interview
Workshop
Read the Preparing for the Employment Interview handout
Schedule a mock interview with a UCS career counselor
Build a professional wardrobe
7. Conduct your Job Search Attend a UCS Job Search Workshop Read
The Successful Job Search handout
Access JOBank and JobScan on www.career.uh.edu
Network and conduct information interviews
Attend career fairs and expos
Participate in Campus Recruitment (On-Campus Interviews)
Attend a Campus Recruitment Workshop at least one year prior to
graduation
Register with ResumeBank Attend company information sessions and
receptions
Interview with employers recruiting on campus Follow-up and send
thank you notes
Consult a UCS career counselor for help with these steps.
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