Conducting a Job Search
Remember that a job search is a process, and one at which you will, with patience and persistence, be successful. In fact, by about six months after graduation 90% of all JHU students are in graduate school or have a full-time job. There are many different ways to find a job, and the Career Center is here to help you through the process step-by-step. To get started on the path to job search success, browse the links below. Whether you are currently job searching or aren’t quite sure where to start, make an appointment at the Career Center by calling 410-516-8056.
Conducting a Job Search: 10 Important Steps
- Manage your time and space to maximize opportunities
- Track your progress and keep records of daily job search activities
- Plan to spend 10-15 hours per week on your job search
- Examine and get to know yourself
- Use the Career Decision Making Model
- Meet with a career counselor
- Identify and use your network
- Everyone you know is a networking contact! Schedule informational interviews.
- Use LinkedIn.
- Explore the job market
- Research occupations, companies, and industries of interest
- Understand conditions of employment: salary, hours, and work environment
- Resources: Vault, J-Connect, LinkedIn, Career Center Library
- Polish Application Materials
- Resume, Cover letter, references, portfolio, writing samples, transcripts
- Schedule an appointment for critiques and assistance Identify job opportunities
- J-Connect, Job Search Websites, Career Fairs, On-Campus Recruiting, Networking, and Professional Organizations
- Preparing for the interview
- Schedule an interview prep appointment
- Professional Dress
- Effective follow-up after an interview
- Send a thank-you note!
- Follow-up if you have not heard in a reasonable amount of time
- Analyze your job search progress
- Stay positive and be persistent!
- Close the deal
- Negotiate salary
- Accept the offer