Occupations change as the world changes. Long-term career planning takes time and research. Whether searching for your first full-time job out of school or a job later in your professional career, here are some things to keep in mind.

Know yourself. Identify factors and values that are important to you. What are your interests? Preferences? Skills? Experts recommend creating a benchmark job description before beginning the search. List your skills, special knowledge or abilities, preferred work environment and desired compensation package.

Click on the links below to read Well Aware articles pertinent to entering the job force and to find other resources available throughout the World Wide Web.

Articles:
Guidelines for Entry Level Job Applicants (a Word download),
By Lynn Hoffland Johsz, Gamma Chi-CSU, Long Beach
How to Make It a Successful Interview,
By PRO Barbara Black Brinkman, Alpha Lambda-Drake
First Impressions (a Word download)

World Wide Web Links:
The following Web sites may prove useful as you enter the job force.

www.monster.com
www.careerpath.com
www.careersite.com
www.dice.com
www.headhunter.net
www.hotjobs.com
Idealist, www.idealist.org
Advancing Women, www.advancingwomen.com

Cable Connection is a professional networking program sponsored by the Delta Gamma Foundation. This program provides Delta Gammas with valuable contact information that could help when inquiring about employment or further training in your field. Cable Connection does not guarantee a job, but it does offer the names of other Delta Gammas in your field who are willing to act as a professional career resource. This networking program is ideal for those who are just out of school, reentering the work force, or interested in relocating.