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Landing Your Dream Job: Home

This guide is based on information provided by Jan-Marie Lanuzza, Experiential Education Coordinator and Jean Moats, Director of Library Services.

The Truth About Job Hunting

  • Job hunting is somewhat of a mystery. You may never fully understand why some things work and others may not.

  • You must use multiple and different methods for identifying opportunities.

  • Mastering the art of job hunting takes a lot of hard work and thinking...it will not be easy!

Researching a Company

Here are a few good reasons to do company research.
  1. Research can help you find the right contacts to land more interviews.
  2. You will understand what the topic companies are in your field and who may be hiring.
  3. Knowing the facts about the company and the industry will make you feel more confident when it comes to interviewing.
  4. You will be able to answer the famous interview question of why you want to work there.
  5. You will also learn whether or not the company is right for you and your career.

Job Hunting

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