Job & Internship Search Strategies

PREPARE:
	Clarify your goals: Are you interested in an internship or a job? Getting Started What field and/or industry are you interested in? Geographically, where do you want to live and work Self Assessment and /or career assessments
	Polish your Tools: Update your resume and cover letter Prepare your Marketing Speech Top 10 Interview Mistakes Sharpen your Interviewing skills Set up an appointment with a Career Adviser for a mock interview Select professional attire Choose 3 references
	Get Experience: Finding a Co-op/Internship Volunteering Internships Part-time jobs
	Make Connections: Informational Interviews [+] Networking with alumnae and professionals Importance of Networking Networking is the practice of developing contacts, supportive groups and/or institutions, using their career related information in your career path decision making. More Information Create a professional profile on LinkedIn Connect with UCSC alumnae on CAN Meet professionals in your field of interest through [+] Professional Organizations Professional Organizations/Associations are groups of professionals who have similar interests and related positions, united to represent the interests of the practitioners and inform interested parties of their activities, etc. Some examples: American Medical Association American Society of Training & Development National Education Association Directory of professional organizations
	Research your Options: Want to know what to research? Resources for Researching Companies Career Shift SlugQuest