The Job Hunting Cycle

Landing a job doesn't mean you've reached some final destination. It's really just another stage of the job-hunting cycle, which you will travel throughout your working life.

Step Zero/Six:
WORK
Track Achievements
Connect with People
Increase Skills
Assess Yourself

Step One
ASSESS
Identify Assets, Deficits
Prepare Portfolio
Develop Résumé
Target Specific Jobs

Step Two:
PREPARE
Office Materials
Wardrobe
References
Support System

Step Three:
SEARCH
Used Varied Methods
Connect with Others
Track Progress

Step Four:
CONTACT
Phone Calls
Cover Letters
Application Forms

Step Five:
INTERVIEW
Research
Questions
Offer
Negotiations



Last Verified: September 30, 2011

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