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The following is a checklist of activities, documents and resources that should be reviewed during your job search. We suggest that you review this list often and check things off as they are completed. This will help to assure your career search readiness and give you a sense of confidence and accomplishment as you pursue your career endeavors. Using this checklist will not guarantee a successful job search but it will help you to stay focused and organized, trusting that Jesus Christ is the One who will make things possible for attaining your career goals. (Philippians 4:13)
- Personal assessment (identify specific skills and knowledge base using an assessment tool like Malone.MyPlan.com)
- Resume (1 page preferred – education and ministry majors may have up to 2 pages)
- Cover Letter (customized to each position)
- Reference page – list of 3-5 references
- Letters of recommendation – from professors or supervisors (paid or unpaid positions)
- Portfolio – a purposeful collection of certificates, illustrations, special experiences, lesson plans, etc. (max of 10-15 pages)
- Marketing list – 25 employers for whom you would like to work
- Research each company/school on your list
- Statement of faith/ testimony – ministry majors (1 page summary)
- Philosophy of teaching – education majors (1 page summary)
- Make a list of your top skills/traits – illustrate each with examples
- Prepare good questions to ask an employer during an interview (6-8)
- Learn how to present yourself over the telephone and pre-interview
- Conduct mock interviews to practice answering interviewer questions
- Prepare interview clothes and accessories – be professional and conservative. If in doubt, DON’T wear it.
- Networking list – provide a copy of your resume to all in your network and maintain regular contact with them.
- Conduct informational interviews starting with the people from your network to whom you were referred
- Get organized; use a planner/calendar to schedule your job search
- Prepare your interview clothes by checking to see that all are clean, pressed and polished and choose clothing that is dark in color and conservative
- After the interview, ask for business cards or write down the correct spelling of the interviewer’s name(s) and job title of each person
- Thank-you note cards – always send a note within two days after every interview
- Remember to update your resume and resubmit it on-line to MaloneCareerConnections.com each semester
- Call or send an e-mail to the Career Development Center after you accept a job offer
Prepare for a meaningful career! Make your own mission statement and live it!
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