Conducting an Out-Of-Town Job Search
If you are searching for a job outside the Cincinnati area, there are a number of approaches you can take. The key will be having some clear-cut goals in mind, knowing your strengths and how they fit with the needs of a potential employer. Informational interviewing and other career exploration methods are useful in making these decisions. The next step is to identify potential employers. When it comes to identifying employers, the most successful job seekers are able to answer three critical questions.
- What do you want to do (knowing a job title within a specific career field)?
- In what industry do you want to work (government, business, nonprofit, academic, etc.)?
- Where do you want to be geographically (Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, etc.)?
If you are able to answer these questions, you are ready to focus on the specific employer and position in which you are interested. There are a number of resources available to assist you in your search, both on campus and in your desired location. Listed below are some suggestions of things to do while you are on campus and when you are in your desired location.