1. _____ I have considered my LOCATION
(Where is it convenient for me to work in relation to where I live & school?)
- _____ I have considered my TRANSPORTATION options
(How am I going to get to work in all weather? Personal Vehicle, Bike, Walk, Public Transportation)
- _____ I have looked for work through NETWORKING
(Have I asked friends, family, neighbors etc……about job opportunities?)
- _____ I have thought about what TYPE OF WORK I want and the days/hours I can work
(Do I know what I want for a work schedule? What do I want to do at work?)
- _____ I have made a LIST of companies/businesses based on my location & transportation
(Have I looked in my area and determined where to apply?)
- _____ I have made FACE to FACE CONTACT with a Manager at the places on my list to express interest
(Do I have professional clothes to visit businesses?)
(Did I remember to get a business card with the name of the hiring person?)
- _____ I have completed APPLICATIONS to businesses I want to apply to
(Have I informed the businesses in-person that I completed the application?)
- _____ I have completed a RESUME
(Did I use the tools available to draft a resume? (Such as Microsoft Templates))
(Have I had at least 2 people look at my resume?)
- _____ I have scheduled an INTERVIEW
(Do I have professional interview clothes?)
(Is my resume complete?)
10. _____ I have all my IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS ready for the hiring process
(Do I have my social security number/green card information/, picture Identification and 3 references)
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