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So many of our dreams at first seem impossible. And then they seem improbable. And then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable. (Christopher Reeve)
 
3. STRATEGIES FOR AN EFFECTIVE JOB SEARCH
  3.1 SET GOALS
   
  What to Do
 
   
Now you will identify specific jobs you are interested in researching and pursuing. Once you know more about a particular field or you want to explore career options, use the Professional Goals Worksheet to help you explore your options. Hand Writing
 
Download the Professional Goals Worksheet to your computer and then input the information.
  • Instructions for downloading files can be found by going to HELP>Downloading.
 
   
Step 1: Identify jobs that interest you and write the titles on the following page.
   
Step 2: Find out the salary range and necessary skills. Compare these to your financial needs and transferable skills.
   
Step 3: Identify the training experience you need to qualify for the positions you find interesting.
   
Step 4: Include your family members in your decisions.
   
  Download>Professional Goals Worksheet in RTF format.
   
  Download>Professional Goals Worksheet in PDF format.
   
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