Day 1-5 Make sure you know what you want and where you want to
go. ..................................................................................................... 3
Make sure you know why you want to do what you want to do. ...... 4
Recognise and follow your passions. .............................................. 5
Recognise 5 key employers that you would love to work for ........... 6
Day 6: Set Goals and stick to them. ................................................... 7
Day 7: Research relevant courses that will get you where you want to
go. ..................................................................................................... 7
Check with your dream employer what course is required in the
field you want to be. ........................................................................ 8
Begin and finish qualifications ........................................................ 9
Day 8: Research relevant places to do work experience ................... 9
How to get work experience: Methods that work ........................... 10
Day 9- 16: Preparation .................................................................... 11
Map out your job hunting strategy ................................................. 11
Prepare a well written resume that will get results ........................ 12
Preparing a cover letter ................................................................ 15
Day 17-25 The Job hunt begins! ...................................................... 16
Connect with your existing network .............................................. 16
Expand your existing network ....................................................... 17
Direct Canvassing ........................................................................ 17
Online Ads .................................................................................... 19
Newspaper Ads ............................................................................ 20
Finding Jobs that require no experience ....................................... 21
Day 25-30 Interviews: How to get noticed in an interview ................ 22
Day 31 Starting your Job! ................................................................ 24
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