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Filling out this sheet will help you plan and achieve your job goals.

 

Activity Checklist

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Activity

Contact Minnesota WorkForce Center (WFC)

Familiarize yourself with the WFC Resource Area

Review electronic job search tools

Attend job search training sessions or related training

Research employers or go to the library

Attend support groups/job clubs

Read local newspapers

Read trade journals

Read other publications

Network

Make direct contact (phone/in person/by e-mail)

Complete/update resume

Send cover letters/resumes

Attend job fairs

Participate in informational interviewing

Talk to someone every day about your job search

Attend professional organizations

Talk to your references and write your reference sheet

Make follow-up phone calls

Follow-up on job leads

Interview with employer

Send thank you/follow-up letters

Others

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Source: Creative Job Search. Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development.
Page last updated in February 2008.



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