Job Search Preparation

Let's say that you have taken the following steps:

You completed your self assessments, giving you a good feeling as to what sort of career you would like to pursue
You have explored some options and settled upon a few possibilities
You looked into the skill gaps that you may have had and taken action to close them

Now it's time to pursue that change in career. You know what you want, but how do you get it?

Things to do	Resources to help you
Search for open positions	The U of M Career Path Navigator provides quick access to detailed information about all career paths within the University of Michigan Search for jobs at the University of Michigan Careers website
Prepare your resume	Here are some great tips for preparing your resume
Write a great cover letter	Check out these Do's and Don'ts
Brush up on your interviewing skills	This is some really good interviewing advice. Michigan State also has some good information to help you build those interviewing skills.
Start networking with others	Social networking sites like Linked In and Biznik are great places to connect with other working professionals. If you are a University of Michigan alum, there is the inCircle network, where you can connect with other alumni.