SET A CLEAR OBJECTIVE Candidates who have a clear sense of their career aspirations , direction and goals have a distinct advantage over others . Look at the job responsibilities of the position you ’ re after and take inventory of the education , knowledge , skills and abilities required . One great resource is ONET at onetonline . org . |
DEVELOP YOUR STRENGTHS Emphasize your transferrable skills on your application by expounding on proven analytical and problemsolving abilities , strong communication skills and the ability to work as a contributing team player . Also , have a good go-to story in your back pocket that can showcase these talents during the interview . |
PORTFOLIOS : NOT JUST FOR ART Create a portfolio of projects that showcase your domain knowledge , career competencies , strengths , experience and skills . The process of building a portfolio can also help you identify areas where skills need to be developed . |
SOCIALIZE YOUR INTEREST Seek mentors in desired fields or conduct informational interviews with people who have jobs that interest you . UC San Diego ’ s Career Center can help you find alumni contacts in the industry , or point you toward campus lectures , networking events , and meetup group activities . |