10 STEPS TO JOB SEARCH SUCCESS

Finding a job involves a 10-step process. Each step includes specific job search activities that should be conducted in sequence.

Unfortunately, many job seekers start with Step 7 - write resumes and letters - without going through the previous six steps that are prerequisites for producing powerful resumes, letters, and applications. Smart and effective job seekers follow these 10 job search steps, and in this order:

  1. Get motivated with winning attitudes

  2. Seek assistance and become proactive

  3. Select appropriate job search approaches

  4. Assess your skills and identify your motivated abilities and skills (MAS)

  5. Develop a powerful objective

  6. Research jobs, employers, and communities

  7. Write applications, resumes, and letters

  8. Network for information, advice, and referrals

  9. Develop winning job interview skills

  10. Negotiate salary, benefits, and the offer like a pro

The pages listed below correspond to each of the 10 steps listed above and give you details about the step.

  1. Pages 7-8

  2. Page 57

  3. Pages 4-6

  4. Page 14 and 15

  5. Pages 16-17

  6. Pages 22-23 and 57

  7. Page 18 and 19-20

  8. Pages 31-33

  9. Page 34, 35-36, 37, 38-40, 41, 42, 43

  10. Pages 44 and 45

For detailed information on how to implement each step, read my Military Transition to Civilian Success (see pages 58 and 61).

SOURCE: Adapted from Ron Krannich, Ph.D., The Military to Civilian Transition Pocket Guide (Manassas Park: Impact Publications), page 3. Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. Copying strictly forbidden.