Is Your Job Search Gallant or Goofus?

 “I track the date I applied, the closing date of the posting and the dates of any times that I contacted the organization.”

 “If I don’t hear from anyone in 6 months I just assume I didn’t get the job and forget about it.”

“I utilize numerous job search resources.”

 “I rely solely on the internet for my job search.”

 “I network. I ask friends, family, and professors to let me know about any job openings in the area.”

 “Everyone is always so busy, I don’t want to bother them about my job search.”

 “I attend on-campus recruiting events. I see them as an opportunity to network with professionals. Even if they’re not in my area of interest, they may know someone!”

 “I thought that on-campus recruiting was only for business majors.”

 “I regularly check out the job listings on the UNH blackboard job postings web site.”

 “I didn’t know UNH had a career services center!”

 “I keep my eyes out for local recruiting events.”

 “If they don’t come to our campus, why should I go to them?”

 “I visit several job posting web sites weekly.”

 “I have been to a couple job posting sites but they seem so confusing.”

 “I go to our campus library to view the classified ads to any pertinent newspapers that I can not find online.”

 “I figure that everything is online these days so why should I waste my time bothering with newspapers.”

 “If I am interested in a particular organization I call to find out if there is a convenient time for me to come in, introduce myself, and drop off a resume.”

 “If someone wants to hire me they will contact me.”

 “I use my network to locate any specialized resources.”

 “I don’t have a network.”

 “I look up the local chamber of commerce and Government web sites.”

 “I hear government jobs are hard to come by so I don’t bother.”

 “Before contacting an organization about further information I always look up some basic background information.”

 “I apply to the positions as soon as I see them, I can always do research later if I get an interview.”

 “I will not hesitate to call an organization to conduct an informational interview.”

 “What’s the point in finding more out about a company if I can’t ask them to hire me?”

   “If I find a job description on a general database I search further to see if the organization has their own web site so that I can read more about the company.”

 “I am applying to so many jobs I don’t have time to research each one. I figure all that I need to know is in the general description.”

“I will check out non-profits and associations related to my career and my hobbies.”

  “I don’t know anyone with similar interests as me in my area.”

 “Each cover letter that I create is tailored to fit each position and if I’m applying for a specific job, I tailor my objective as well.”

 “I have one general cover letter I always send…it’s really good.”

 “I continually update my resume so that it best represents my desired position.”

 “I have one resume that I always send out…this works great for those online postings.”

 “I realize that part of the job search is taking the time learn as much as I can about the job and then applying to the jobs that I think will be the best fit.”

 “I apply to as many jobs as possible with the least amount of effort. I figure this will increase my odds.”

 "I understand that the job search is a process that takes time and that I can not always expect immediate results."

"I should be able to find a job by the end of the month and if I don't I am going to panic."