Doing anything well takes time. Doing
adequate research is critical to a successful job search. Spending
time doing reseach will allow you to gather important information,
clarify specific target goals, and give you a competitive edge over
other applicants during the interviewing process.
Helps you
in four specific ways:
1) During the interview conduct those meetings/interviews
2) Uncover unpublished job leads.
3) Gain self-confidence by your preparation,
4) Obtain job offers.
In this "Information Age" with the right kinds of research you
can locate just about anything you want but only when you are forced
and have a clear objective.
How prepared are you for planning and conducting
an effective job search?
Successful job seekers must have both good information and well-developed
job hunting skills. Three important factors for a successful job search
are: an awareness of your goals and skills, an understanding of the
labor market, and a well planned job search campaign.
Experts recommend that you begin an active job search six to nine
months in advance of your target employment date. You can begin the
process by visiting the Center for Career Development at least a year
before your graduation.
