Graduating in 2006-2007?

What should you do for a stress free transition from Concord to the world?

Summer

____ Write your resume or update the resume you have already written.

____ Identify geographic areas where you want to focus your job search.

____ Research companies with which you have an interest in seeking employment.

____ Invest in a professional interview outfit.

____ Do preliminary financial planning on what you’ll need to move, rent an apartment, purchase a car, buy furniture and household goods, pay utilities, get insurance, buy professional clothes, etc. What type of lifestyle can you afford?

____ Determine what will be priorities for you in evaluating job offers.

____ Complete the research stages of graduate/professional schools. (www.gradschools.com or www.petersons.com may be helpful sites)

____ Begin studying for your graduate/professional school entrance exam.

____ Research and collect applications and note deadlines for applications for admissions, assistantships, financial assistance, etc.

____ Start writing your personal statement.

____ Register with Career Services at www.monstertrak.com.

Fall

DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!!!

____ Meet the staff of the Career Services Office. Make them aware of your career/education aspirations.

____ Finalize your resume.

____ Conduct job search via Internet, newspapers, networking, job fairs, Career Services website or through resources available in the Career Services office.

____ Schedule a mock interview through Career Services if you lack interview experience.

____ Attend job fairs.

____ Apply for jobs of interest.

____ Network with faculty in your discipline to learn of additional job openings.

____ Ask appropriate people if they are willing to be a reference for you.

____ Tell everyone you are looking for a particular job. Get the word out!!!!

____ Complete graduate/professional school entrance exams.

____ Prepare applications for graduate/professional schools. Apply early rather than waiting until close to the deadline to apply.

___ Complete your personal statement – have four to five people read it and make recommendations.

____ Apply for assistantships or be aware of deadlines to apply.

Spring

DON’T PROCRASTINATE!!!!!

____ Continue to apply for jobs of interest.

____ Interview for jobs. Write follow-up letters following the interviews.

____ Be prepared to evaluate graduate/professional school or job offers.

____ Attend job fairs.

____ Plan your budget for when you will be living on your own.

____ Notify Career Services when you accept a job offer or gain acceptance to a graduate/professional school; or let them know, if you’re still looking for employment when you graduate.