Applying for a Job

Follow the steps below to begin your job search.

1. Set your goals. Before you start looking for a job, consider these issues:
   • Time frame: When do you want to start your job? Do you want to take some time off before starting your career?
   • Location: Are you willing to relocate for a job? If so, which places would you be willing to move to and which would you not? Do you want to stay close to home?
   • Career field: What field are you interested in working in? If you aren’t sure, visit the Choosing Your Career toolkit for guidance.
   • Pay: It is a good idea to have a sense of what an entry-level job in your field pays. You can find this information at salary.com.
2. Research the available opportunities. Students have found jobs in the following places:
   • CAREERlink (click here for directions on accessing CAREERlink)
   • Regis Center for Internships and Career Placement (College Hall, room 209)
   • Faculty and/or alumni connections
   • Personal connection
   • Online: Website like indeed.com, and glassdoor.com are great places to start. There may also be job boards specific to your industry.
3. Apply for as many job opportunities as you can.
   • Complete your resume and cover letter: For guidance on how to write a resume and cover letter, review the Writing a Resume and Writing a Cover Letter toolkits.
   • Follow up on every application: Call the organization one week after you apply to ask if they have received your application. Ask when they might make a decision and if it would be OK to keep in touch.
4. Interview You can view a list of common interview questions here.
   • Prepare: Have a friend mock interview you before the real interview. Alternatively, you can schedule a mock interview session with the Center for Internships and Career Placement by emailing careerlink@regiscollege.edu.
   • Be sure to have follow-up questions prepared for the interviewer.
5. Accept the offer. Remember to be patient. Hiring decisions take time.