JOB SEARCH MANUAL

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Worksheet Summary

Name___________________________________

1 - Job Search Skills Inventory Date ______________

Place a check mark beside each skill where your proficiency is less than 5.

No.	Skill	Under 5
1	Analyzing my skills, interests, and personal qualities.
2	Identifying a clearly defined job target.
3	Honestly looking at barriers.
4	Contacting at least fifteen people to create an effective support system.
5	Preparing an effective, accomplishments-oriented resume.
6	Researching potential employers using the library and other resources.
7	Creating hard-hitting, custom cover letters.
8	Making numerous phone calls to obtain information about employers.
9	Telephoning to set up interview appointments.
10	Preparing for interviews.
11	Practicing interviews before they take place.
12	Making follow-up phone calls or writing thank you letters.
13	Actively seeking feedback on how I communicate.
14	Setting and meeting specific deadlines for accomplishing goals.
15	Negotiating for my desired salary and benefits.
16	Evaluating job offers.

2 - Riding the Roller Coaster Date ____________

1. Nearest letter on the roller coaster: A B C D E F G H

2. Coping skills table: Place a tick beside the ones that need work.

No.	Skill	Needs Work
1	Family
2	Friends
3	Job Search/Support Groups
4	Positive Thinking
5	Career Change/Retraining
6	Job Contacts
7	Survival Jobs
8	Do the Little Things
9	Exercise
10	Reduce Financial Pressure

3 - Exploring Your Interests Date _______________

Summary	(Write the number of L's for each category)
Realistic
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Enterprising
Conventional

4 - Aptitude Quiz Date ___________

Aptitude	Your Level
General Learning Ability
Verbal Aptitude
Numerical Aptitude
Eye-Hand Co-ordination

No.	Activity Title	Date Completed
5	Skill Review
6	Personality Profile
	List the five qualities that describe you best? 1. ______________ 2. ______________ 3. ______________ 4. ______________ 5. ______________ Of the qualities you listed, circle any which could be a barrier to a successful job search.
7	Peak Experiences
8	Personal Qualities
	List the four most marketable of your personal qualities. _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________
9	Performance Qualities
10	Pleasure Detector
11	Work Styles
12	Targeting a Job
	Immediate Job Target(s): ____________________________ _____________________________ Future Job Target(s) ____________________________ _____________________________
13	Creating Your Own Job
14	Action Planning
15	8 Skills Groups
16	Accomplishments
17	Chrono Resume
18	Functional Resume
19	Combined Resume
20	Dressed Up Resume
21	Creating a List of References
22	Writing a Cover Letter
23	Creating a Job Seeker's Calling Card
24	Developing Contacts
25	Developing a Target List
26	Planning Your Approach
27	Phoning Employers
28	Conducting Job Interviews

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