In Part 1:

You investigated:

• Your Invisible Scripts - and how they influence your approach to job searching and career development

• Job titles - and which ones sustained your interest after a deep dive into the details

You developed:

• The  foundation of your Job Search System

• A prioritized list of your top 3 job titles

In Part 2:

You researched:

• Companies in which your Dream Job could materialize

• Prime networking candidates affiliated with your Dream Companies

You developed:

• A strategy for tapping into the 'Shadow Market'

• A list of Tier 1  Companies  - To keep in your back pocket

• A list of five Tier 2 Companies 

In Part 3:

You evaluated:

• Potential networking connections within your chosen field or companies

• The primary questions that you would like to ask them

You gained proficiency in:

• Communicating, scheduling, and following through

You created:

• A Natural Networking Strategy

In Part 4:

You analyzed: 

• Your skillsets, experience, and motivations

You evaluated:

• How those align with your Dream Job and what employers are seeking

You synthesized your Skillsets, Experience, and Motivations into:

• A narrative-based resume

• A story-based cover letter

In Part 5:

You put your Natural Networking skills to work and moved toward bypassing the traditional application process by securing a VIP introduction.

• You reached out to five contacts requesting a VIP introduction, whether via mutual contacts or VIP-direct

• You reflected on your success with getting responses/introductions and modified your strategy or style as needed

Also, In Part 5 :

You strategized:

• The most effective way to practice interviewing, polish your presentation, and be prepared with substantive answers to interview questions

You:

• Practiced your interview question responses - in front of a mirror, with a friend, with someone from Student Engagement & Career Development, with the Big Interview - Interview Learning & Practice Tool, or by recording yourself.

• You searched for and found the "Questions behind the questions"

• You scripted out answers to interview questions (in Plain English) and polished your responses until they shined

Though we did not delve into the psychology of negotiation in this project, the topic is covered thoroughly in LDRV 303.  If you haven't yet taken this course, consider adding it to your schedule! 

Here are a few additional resources that you might find useful when preparing to negotiate in the business setting:

• https://career.arizona.edu/channels/offer-evaluation-negotiation/

• https://hbr.org/2014/04/15-rules-for-negotiating-a-job-offer

• https://jedsi.yale.edu/resources/salary-negotiations-2

• https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/negotiation-skills