Career Success Guide

Co-op, Internship & Job Search Checklist While it’s true that job searching has become increasingly challenging, it’s important to remember that there has never been a time when a person simply clicks on a website, applies, and instantly secures their frst job.

Job searching requires a lot of work and effort. To optimize your time and energy, follow these steps:

Develop an effective resume and cover letter: [ ] Review resume and cover letter writing materials found in this Career Success Guide or on our website. [ ] Have your resume and cover letter critiqued by a Career Coach. Upload your resume on Handshake: [ ] Login via Tech Toolkit on Career Services StoutCloud site. Network for co-ops, internships, and professional careers: [ ] Let family, relatives, and friends know that you are looking for a co-op, internship, or professional position. [ ] Let faculty and staff know that you are looking. [ ] Attend career conferences to network with employers you met at previous conferences and to fnd “hidden” opportunities. [ ] Review the 5-Year Co-op Report: Contact employers you’ve met through open houses, student organizations, and previous work experience. [ ] Join LinkedIn and other professional social networking sites. [ ] Review Handshake for employer contact information. [ ] Contact Stout Alumni in your major. [ ] Conduct informational interviews. See “Informational Interviewing” in this guide (page 34). [ ] Join professional associations related to your major. [ ] For additional information, review the “Networking” section in this guide (page 31).

Pursue advertised co-ops, internships, and professional positions: Check Handshake for: [ ] GoinGlobal [ ] On-campus interview schedule [ ] Co-op, internship, or job posting [ ] Check StoutCloud Student Resource page for additional resources. Check the following “spidering” job search engines: [ ] Indeed.com [ ] LinkedIn Jobs Prospect for co-ops, internships, and professional positions in desired geographic areas: [ ] See “Networking” (page 31) or “Prospecting” job search method (page 42) in this guide. [ ] Use buzzfle.com/edu to identify organizations you would like to prospect within a desired

Evaluate the interview and follow-up: [ ] Send a thank you letter and follow up with employers you interview with. [ ] See “Cover Letters” and other “Job Search Letters” in this guide (pages 26–28) or on our StoutCloud site for examples. [ ] Review “Offers and Negotiation” in this guide (pages 59–65) or on our StoutCloud site to learn about benefts, salary, and more!

geographic area. Prepare for interviews:

[ ] Review interviewing skills in this

guide (page 47).

Interview. [ ] Complete a mock interview with a Career Coach in Career Services or virtually using Big [ ] Research the organization and position via their website. See “Research the Employer” in this guide

(page 49). [ ] Know your worth. Review salary information found

in this guide (page 62).

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