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As an Ashford University student or alumnus, you likely have an eye toward the future and
are looking forward to fulfilling your potential and achieving your career goals. But, chances
are you have lots of questions, like: What can I do with my major? Where do I start my
job search? How do I target my resume? What do I do if I lack experience? Why havenít
I had any luck after applying for jobs? These questions all point to the fact that searching
for a job is a process; a process that you will need to develop to achieve the most favorable
results. At Ashford Universityís Career Services Department, weíve created a comprehensive
seven-step career roadmap that helps empower you to discover, develop, and apply your own
unique talents to achieve your greatest career potential: 1. Use our comprehensive self-assessments
to understand your individual skills, values, personality, and strengths. 2. Take part in
career exploration to learn about companies that interest you and gain a thorough understanding
of your chosen industry. 3. Engage in goal setting to sharpen the focus of your professional
plans. 4. Find out how to best market yourself through your resume, cover letter, and professional
online platforms like LinkedIn. 5. Learn interview preparation techniques so you can effectively
communicate your strengths and skills to potential employers. 6. Understand that your job search
and networking efforts are one and the same. 7. Engage in ongoing career management efforts
to continually assess your progress and make course- correcting changes when necessary.
Not only can the tools and resources we provide make your job search easier, but many of our
students and alumni end up finding positions that are more rewarding than they ever thought
possible. To find out more, or to get help with any part of your job hunting process,
take advantage of Ashford Universityís Career Services and get empowered to achieve your
greatest potential today! To get started, please contact us by visiting the Career Services
link in your Student Portal, emailing careerservices@ashford.edu, or calling our appointment line at 866.974.5700,
ext. 1876.