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How to Identify Potential Positions

overview

As you start looking for open positions that you have selected in your Career Action Plan, individuals can research in two ways: Identify open positions or identify companies/organizations that have the positions you have selected.

instructions

  1. Identify open positions across multiple employers. Below are some online tools (select at least 5):

    2. Identify companies/organizations that have the positions you selected and complete at least 2 steps below

    • Visit their website to look for job opportunities (Careers, etc.) 
    • Participate at Hiring Events that your potential companies/organizations attend.
    • Follow their Social Media (“Like” and start building a rapport with company)
    • Reach out to the company: via email, Social Media (direct message), phone call
    • Stop by and show your interest in the company and potential openings. Let them guide you on how to proceed with the application process.

    3. Once you have found these open positions. The next step is to research the roles, duties, minimum requirements, and expectations of each position. You will find this information in the Job Description. Identify the key words, themes, and competencies for these roles.

    4. Please submit the information on three potential positions you would consider applying for and why those three positions