Job Searching
- Professional Associations:
Identify at least 3 groups or organizations you might consider joining. Thoroughly explore each organization’s site.
Assignment: List and describe the 3 groups/organizations you are interested in joining. Describe each organization’s mission and constituency and explain how membership might further your career development in terms of events, connections, possible mentorship, etc. For each organization, indicate whether or not they have a job board, annual dues, a local Philadelphia chapter, or if they accept student members.
2Reflection and Goal Setting:
The purpose of this exercise is to reflect on the job search activities that you are performing on a daily and weekly basis. This exercise should be used to identify techniques and activities that are both successful and unsuccessful in your search and help you plan next steps in your job search.
When writing your reflection, address the following:
What is one part of your job search that was successful this week?
Was there one part of your job search that was unsuccessful or less successful than you expected? Why? What can you change to improve it?
What is one lesson or skill you learned to help strengthen your job search? How will you incorporate this going forward?
Did you accomplish that goal(s) you set for yourself in your previous reflection?
What goal(s) will you set for yourself in the coming week(s)? Please write your goals using the SMART criteria. SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable. Realistic, and Timely.
My major: design & merchandising
solution preview
Professional Associations
Nordstrom is a fashion retailer offering shoes and accessories for women, men, and children. Since 1901, Nordstrom has been committed to offering their customers the best services. As the leading fashion retailer, Nordstrom has 373 stores in 40 states and Canada. Being a member of this organization might further my career development as they provide mentorship programs in designing and business strategies. The fast-moving organization encourages people to be innovative, creative and seek to provide the best services to its customers.
(645words)