Job Search Strategies

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If you plan to attend the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵMidwinter Meeting or Annual Conference, be sure you come to the ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵJobLIST Placement Center. It will be open on Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. both days. There will be a number of workshops on job search strategies. Visit the Conference Workshops page to get a complete list.



  • An article on things to do while you're waiting to land a job.

  • Want to Succeed in Your Job Search and Interview? Watch Out for These Potential Derailers!

    Dr. Williams describes derailers and gives a list of potential derailers along with ways to overcome them so that none of them keep you from getting that next career opportunity.



  • Other people are getting hired for jobs you might otherwise get, because they're out there competing with creativity and persistence.



  • Two-minute video with job hunting tips.



  • Gives clear, simple tips for job seekers to follow to enhance job search strategies.

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    Caitlin Williams, a career development consultant and coach in San Jose, California, talked with AL Focus at the 2010 ÂÜÀòÍøÊÓƵMidwinter Meeting about some important things to keep in mind for job-hunters in this tough economy.



  • Job hunting is tough. But it can teach you great life lessons. This article gives you five positive things to consider.



  • Lists things job seekers can do to gain confidence during a job search.



  • Published by the University of California-Berkeley Career Center

    Includes information on general job search strategies, finding internships, writing resumes and other letters, handling offers, etc.



  • By Katherine O'Chair and Emily Rogers, Published by



  • This is a general Q & A on things to do (and not do) while job hunting.



  • Covers planning and preparation, cover letters, resumes, interviewing, etc.

Last rev. 3/12/12