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Collection of six headshots of diverse students. All are dressed professionally and smiling.]\nKU The University of Kansas\n[Editor’s note. For easier readability, some pages have been reorganized in order to avoid splitting topics.]\n\u000f\nPage 2.\nFinding the job you want is a process that takes multiple steps and involves many decisions.\nTo be successful, job seekers need relevant information and well-developed job-hunting skills that allow them to be strategic in their search.  Whether you are looking for an internship, job, or making a career change, the principles and the process of conducting a successful job search are the same.\nThe tips offered here are designed to guide you through the broad process of identifying job targets to the specific steps of finding openings and applying for positions.  Each strategy is equally important and may not necessarily follow this exact sequence!  A successful job search plan may involve doing all of the activities simultaneously.  Be prepared to revisit any step, evaluating and adjusting your strategy as your search evolves and changes.\n[Diagram of a circle divided into five sections. The sections have labels and a tag with a fuller description. The sections will be described beginning at the top and moving clockwise, including the tagged descriptions. The sections are as follows; Gain Experience page 4. Learn different ways to get experience in the field of your interest., Establish Meaningful Connections page 5. Define your network and then use it to help you in the job search process.. Find Job Openings Page 8. Determine how to search for job openings depending on your chosen industry., Manage your Job Search page 10. Develop and follow a plan using multiple strategies., Start with Focus page 3. Hone in on your special talents, interests, and abilities to help you focus your job search targets.]\n\u000f\nPage 3.\nStart with Focus\nAn important first step in a successful job search is focusing your job search targets, which are specific types of jobs within specific industries.\nHere are some examples:\n• Social Media Coordinator for an environmental non-profit organization\n• Naturalist for a state agency\n• Brand Manager for an outdoor clothing line\n• Software Developer for medical diagnostics/healthcare\n• Financial Analyst for home lending institution\nNot sure how to start? The following process will help you generate a list of targets.\nTurn Talents into Keywords\nYour talents are the best place to begin thinking about job search targets.  Make a list of your interests, natural talents, academic strengths and skills you have learned through your experiences. Ask friends and family what skills they see in you. It may also be helpful to remember peak experiences in your past that demonstrated your best qualities. A brief descriptive statement with highlighted keywords can help you start connecting your talents to job titles.\n[Illustration of a ripped paper. Black text on white background. Title; What are you good at doing?\nBody; “When I created a recycling group last year, I managed our social media and promoted all of our activities and events there. I also spearheaded a campaign to create a single-stream recycling unit in the dining center including: co-designing the composting bins and student recycling stations.  We raised $2,400 in donations to implement the program, and I oversaw the budgeting and prepared the financial reports.”]\n[Inserted diagram. Title; White text on blue background. Take a Career Assessment. Body. Black text on yellow background. If you are having difficulty identifying your talents or strengths, consider taking a career assessment. See your career services office for more information.]\nConvert Keywords into Job Titles\nKeywords that reflect your talents are the building blocks of job titles. 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