Your Job Search Checklist

Your job search should contain both passive and active strategies. Here’s a quick checklist to maximize your opportunities

  • Sign up for job alerts and create a saved search in Navigator
  • Review your career information by major guide and browse our alumni career profiles for sample career options 
  • Research specific jobs to compare them with your skills, interests and preferences
  • Understand your transferable skills and competencies so you can clearly communicate what you have to offer to an employer 
  • Use tailored resumés and cover letters for all applications
  • Prepare a list of potential employers, identifying specific industries and fields of interest
  • Create a networking action plan with weekly timelines and goals
  • Create a document to track your connections, their contact details and your touchpoints
  • Network with existing contacts, reach out to new contacts and seek out in-person networking events
  • Stay in touch with contacts, providing updates and inquiring about new opportunities
  • Prepare answers to possible interview questions and develop an interview agenda
  • Send follow-up messages after interviews and new job leads 

Whether you are pursuing a specific field, or are just looking for some personalized guidance, the Career Centre is here to help!

Sample Networking Action Plan

Monday: Research

Research 5-10 organizations to identify new contacts.

Tuesday: Connect

Reach out to the new contacts, requesting information or an informational interview.

Wednesday: Update Job Materials

Tailor your resumé and cover letter to specific job roles.

Thursday: Schedule & Follow-Up

Schedule meetings with those who responded and follow up with existing connections and warm contacts for leads.

Friday: Identify Networking Events

Register for local events that offer networking opportunities.

Daily: Ongoing Tasks

Check emails, LinkedIn messages, job postings, and alerts.

Need more support?

The Career Centre offers personalized support to help you stay focused, build confidence, and take your next steps with clarity. Whether you're feeling stuck or just want to talk things through, book an appointment for individual job search guidance.

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Keep reading: Networking 101

Sign up for the Job Search Strategies workshop: Navigator Calendar