The Job Search – CapSource

Professional Development Topics ➜ The Job Search

Title & Content	Type	Due Date
Post-Engagement Survey Mentors and Mentees please use the following link to complete the Post-Engagement Survey	Evaluation	After 21 Days
Meeting One - Conversation Starters What are your goals for the job search? How did you find your current or most recent position? How did it align with your interests, skills, and abilities? What advice can you offer on finding jobs in the local community or industry? A major part of the job search is defining what you are looking for. What are your goals for the job search? What would be a good fit? REMINDER: During this meeting, you must discuss a time to schedule Meeting 2, please refer to the Timeline below for the date for Meeting 2 and work with each other to schedule time for Meeting 2 on the date indicated in the Timeline item: Meeting Two – Conversation Starters.	Event	After 0 Days
Meeting Two- Conversation Starters How did you go about searching for these positions? How do your skills and abilities match up with the careers or job roles of interest to you? What are some suggestions for keeping track of job applications? How can the job search process help to refine your assets (social media profiles, portfolio, resume, cover letter)? What are your suggestions for next steps in the job search process? REMINDER: During this meeting, you must discuss a time to schedule Meeting 3, please refer to the Timeline below for the date for Meeting 3 and work with each other to schedule time for Meeting 3 on the date indicated in the Timeline item: Meeting Three – Conversation Starters.	Event	After 13 Days
Meeting Three - Conversation Starters What feedback can you the Mentor offer on the Final Deliverable? What questions do you the Mentee have for the Mentor? What are the next steps in continuing to develop the knowledge, skills, strategies, etc. you’ve been working on?	Event	After 20 Days
Pre-meeting Assignment Visualize your dream job: What would be the perfect role for you? Imagine you are in that role. It’s 3 pm on a Thursday. What are you doing? Why would you like it so much? Take stock of your assets: basic career assets, such as jobs you’ve held and courses you’ve taken, computer or technical skills you’ve developed, and relevant service, hobbies, awards, etc. unique-to-you assets, like your strongest skills and values, accomplishments, and special knowledge you’ve gained through your life experience. Identify 1-2 goals you aim to accomplish through this mentoring engagement. Jot down your notes from these thought exercises.	Pre Meeting	After -2 Days
Deliverable Browse O*Net Career Clusters https://www.onetonline.org/find/career What keywords, job or career titles, or roles are useful for describing the type of work roles or career you are looking for? What type of position best aligns with your interests and assets? Keep in mind it’s okay to apply for a job even if you don’t meet all the requirements. Consider opportunities for growth! Suggested reading: Forbes Should You Apply For a Job If You Don’t Meet All the Requirements? Locate 2-3 job postings that align with your interests and assets.	Submission Required	After 11 Days
Final Deliverable Develop a Job Search Action Plan to share with your mentor. Make a weekly or daily schedule of job search activities that involve exploring career options, searching for positions, and networking to support your job search. This plan will help you keep on track during your search. Suggestion: use an online schedule maker to organize your plan.	Submission Required	After 18 Days

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