Internship Search
Step 2: Set Goals and Organize
- Treat the job search like a class or job – set specific hours, block off time in your calendar. You will earn far more than a grade or credit hours!!!
- Set a timeline with specific goals.
- Make yourself accountable to someone (mentor, faculty advisor, friend, career development specialist) Talk with a trusted friend; give them permission to hold you accountable to your plans. Starting/attending a job club would also enable you to discuss your job search with others.
- Track your contacts, actions taken, communications, interviews, referrals, results, and THANK YOUS. (HINT - set up an Excel spreadsheet – easy to use, easy to see, and good
practice on a widely used job skill)
Resources
http://www.jibberjobber.com/docs/jobProspecting_basic.xls (sample Excel tracker)
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/TC060914611033.aspx (downloadable Excel Job Search Template)
http://www.job-hunt.org/jobsearchmistakes.shtml (The “Dirty Dozen” internet job search mistakes)