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Jobs and Internships
The Effective Job Search
Developing 'Plan B'
Unfortunately, rejection is part of the job-search process. If you have been
looking diligently
for six months and still have not found a position, consider whether you may need
to gain additional experience to be competitive in the field you're pursuing or
even redirect your search.
Build Experience and Gain Skills
- Take a short-term position or internship.
- Work for a temporary agency.
- Volunteer or offer to work on a short-term project for free.
Redirect Your Search
- Talk with a career advisor to clarify goals and narrow your options.
- Show your resume and cover letter to several of your networking contacts and
explain your situation. Do they see any obvious problems? Do they think your skills
and experience are suited to the field? What would they suggest to strengthen
your application?
- Did you focus on appropriate employers and jobs that need the skills you have
to offer?
- Have you restricted your search too much geographically?
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