Job Seekers Checklist

This assessment will help you understand what you need to do to prepare for a job search. Following is a list of checklist values. Using the scale indicate how important each value is to you.

Complete all the of the value questions and then press "submit" at the bottom of the page. If you would like this assessment sent to you or an employment counsellor please enter that information here:

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Very Stongly
Agree
Stongly
Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly
Disagree
Very Strongly
Disagree
GETTING STARTED
  
I know several ways to manage the stress I may experience during my job search
I know what to say to people who can help me find a job
I know how to prepare a budget to help me through this period
I know how to best schedule my time to find a new job as soon as possible
CAREER READINESS
  
I know just what I need and want from a new job
I am clear about the skills and abilities I bring to a new company
I am prepared to discuss my personal accomplishments with potential employers
I know how to determine what career options are available to me
APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES
  
I am prepared to fill out employment applications
I understand the different types of resume formats
I know how to write each part of my resume
I know how to design a resume that will impress potential employers
PLANNING
  
I know how to increase my chances for success when responding to advertisements
I know how to select and work with employment agencies
I know how to approach companies that are not advertising jobs, but may have job openings
I know how to develop a network of personal contacts to find out hidden job opportunities
TELEPHONE SKILLS
  
I understand the advantage of using the telephone in my job search
I know how to use the telephone to gather information about jobs and companies
I can discuss my strengths and abilities on the phone in a way that will leave a positive impression on the other person
I know how to use the telephone to effectively follow up on correspondence (i.e. letters, faxes, emails) I send to companies
INTERVIEWING
  
I know how to make a positive first impression in job interviews
I am prepared to answer the typical "standard" questions interviewers ask during job interviews
I know how to ask questions that convey my interest in working for the company
I know how to increase my chances of getting an offer by effectively following up after the interview