{"id":58,"date":"2014-09-29T15:44:26","date_gmt":"2014-09-29T15:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.owen.prd.vanderbilt.edu\/alumni\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2024-06-21T14:25:43","modified_gmt":"2024-06-21T14:25:43","slug":"presearchsteps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.owen.vanderbilt.edu\/alumni\/tools\/presearchsteps\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Search Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Before you make that first job search call or send out resumes, complete these four pre-search steps. By following these steps, you will gain valuable insight and increase your confidence in making career-related decisions now and in the future. And you will be ready when someone asks you &#8220;what do you want to do?&#8221;, &#8220;why are leaving your current position?&#8221; or &#8220;send me your resume.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Assess and Research<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.owen.prd.vanderbilt.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/07\/Fit-Theory-Identify-Skills-Interests-Fit-Values-7-8-2021.pdf\">Conduct a Self-Assessment<\/a> of your interests, values, knowledge, skills, and attributes.<\/li>\n<li>Gather information on possible career options, including key skills and expectations for specific functional areas and industries. Access the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.library.vanderbilt.edu\/management\/alumni\/\">Walker Management Library<\/a> resources such as the Vault career guides and First Research&#8217;s industry information. Also, look at a job posting aggregator such as <a href=\"http:\/\/www.indeed.com\">www.indeed.com<\/a> for job descriptions, qualifications, and requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Utilize the Owen alumni network to learn more about careers, functional areas, and industries. Connect through <a title=\"VU Connect\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vanderbilt.edu\/alumni\/access.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VUConnect<\/a> or use the <a title=\"LinkedIn University Sort\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/school\/vanderbilt-university-owen-graduate-school-of-management\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a> alumni feature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Discover and Evaluate Options<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Evaluate options in light of self-assessment and industry\/market information.<\/li>\n<li>Develop a focus based on your preference for <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.owen.prd.vanderbilt.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/Create-Your-Preferred-F-I-G-10-26-2020.pdf\">Function, Industry &amp; Geography<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Perform a gap analysis based on what you have to offer now and what employers seek for your career focus; establish priorities and set goals to address your gaps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Plan and Communicate<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create your <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.owen.prd.vanderbilt.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/Job-Search-Checklist-6-21-2024.pdf\">Job Search Checklist<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.owen.prd.vanderbilt.edu\/alumni\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2024\/06\/Create-Your-Exit-Statement-6-21-2024.pdf\">Create Your Exit Statement<\/a> so that all pieces of your communications strategy (resume, LinkedIn profile, transition and accomplishment stories) are ready for the market.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Keep Detailed Records<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Select and implement a method for detailing your job search activities, contacts, referrals, and applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Before you make that first job search call or send out resumes, complete these four pre-search steps. 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