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D. Follow-Up and
Record Keeping
No matter what job search strategies you choose, follow-up and record
keeping are important for success. Maintain a careful record of all
interviews, thank-you notes sent, referrals made and follow-up actions.
Job seekers who fail to maintain this information often lose valuable
contacts as well as credibility with prospective employers. There are
models for keeping such records in the various job search manuals in the
Resource Room.
E. Be Persistent
Job searching is hard work and there are times when you will get
discouraged. But if you keep up with it, you can avoid feeling anxious
and will actually have more energy. If your search is not producing the
results that you would like, avoid blaming yourself and try a new
strategy. Do not be reluctant to submit your credentials on more than
one occasion to an organization for which you would like to work. This
attitude demonstrates your enthusiasm and interest.
STEP 6. Obtain Offer and Continue to Develop Your Career Action Plan
Congratulations! Your job
search campaign has been successful. You have been offered a position
you wish to accept. Send a note to all the people who helped you
relaying the good news, to ensure success in your position and the
continued growth of your career. Remember to continue to use all six
steps cyclically to assist you in your career progression or job change.
You can Get information
regarding companies from either of the following sources: -
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Company Profiles - Detailed descriptions
on an organization's history, services, products, etc. can be found
on the Company Profile database. Many of these profiles are direct
links to the organizations' own World Wide Web home pages.
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Annual Reports - These reports and other
materials are available from an organization's public
relations/information office. Most large organizations produce a
report, which presents an outline of the organization's successes,
growth, history, goals, and financial status.
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Directories - These are geographic,
business, occupational, professional, industry, and financial status
directories available in your library. These directories may provide
information about an organization's products or services, number of
employees, principal executives, and location(s).
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