JOB SEARCH GOALS

Seek opportunities that directly align with your career goals and execute your plan of action.

Checklist

__Attend the Career Fairs to explore a variety of positions that align with your skills, interests, and values.

__Continue to seek opportunities to act as a leader in a student organization or community group.

__Secure references from faculty, staff, or former employers who can attest to your qualifications. Select individuals who know you best and contact them for written references 4 to 6 weeks in advance.

__Develop lists of potential employers related to your occupational field. Visit:
AMU Career Services webpage (www.avemaria.edu/MajorsPrograms/CareerServices/Students.aspx/),
VAULT (www.vault.com).
NACE (www.naceweb.org)
Career Search (www.careersearch.com)

__Draft targeted cover letters which are tailored to specific companies.

__Join the Ave Maria University LinkedIn group for updates on new job opportunities www.avemaria.edu/MajorsPrograms/CareerServices.aspx

__Prepare contact lists of friends, faculty, family, Career Advisors you can contact regarding available openings, possible employers and additional referrals. (About 75% of jobs are filled through networking)