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Job & Internship Search Strategies

Here are methods to address the search issues with confidence and less confusion.

1. Self Assessment: know the skills, interest and values you want to utilize. If unsure, the Career Center offers:
   • Career Assessments with Career Center advisers providing feedback to help in this process.
   • Career Development Workbook
   • free or low cost online assessments
2. Research Careers
• Occupational Information
• CAN, Career Advise Network: CC alumni database can offer advise, suggestions
• Alumni Association Mentor Network
• Career Library Resources
• Professional organizations: galenet.com
3. Research Employers
   • Researching Companies handout
   • Job & Internship Fair attendees
   • Employer informational meeting
   • Government handout
   • Non-profit handout
   • individual companies’ websites
   • Informational Interviews
   • What employers are seeking need
4. Targeted populations

GLBTI

International Students

Students of Color

Students with Disabilities

I know What I want to Do!

1. Tools Needed
   • Cover Letter
   • Resume
   • Portfolio handout
   • Networking
   • Interviewing technique
2. Marketing Yourself
3. Finding jobs/internships
4. Methods for finding work