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Completing Your Independent Work Search

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  1. Read your Independent Work Search Toolkit to:

    BEGIN YOUR WORK SEARCH - how to start and where to look for a job.

    IDENTIFY YOUR SKILLS - take an appropriate amount of time with this, and if possible do it with a friend.

    PREPARE YOUR WORK SEARCH MATERIALS - how to write a resume and cover letter, and complete a job application

    GET READY TO MEET EMPLOYERS - how to meet employers and handle interviews.

  2. Complete A Work Search Inventory (See Appendix A)

    Ensure your work search is the most effective it can be.

  3. Conduct Information Interviews with Employers (See Appendix B)

    A worksheet is included with a series of questions to use for "information interviews" with employers about your particular employment choice.

  4. Complete a Work Search Activities Record (HSD0077)

    Keep track of your work search activities, so that you will be able to demonstrate that you are actively looking for work.

The Independent Work Search Tool Kit

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