School of Business Administration
Career Development Program Exit Strategies e-Workbook

FOUR STEPS TO CAREER SUCCESS

This workbook is designed to supplement our Career Development Program. The process of career development can be broken down into four steps. Your chances of having your first career position lined up prior to graduation, knowing how to effectively manage your career, and successfully job search throughout your career will be exponentially increased if you follow these steps.

1. SELF ASSESSMENT

Interests (what you like doing such as working with computers or leading groups)
Personality (your individual traits, needs, motivation, and attitudes)
Skills (what you are good at such as writing or organizing)
Values (the things that are important to you such as helping people, building partnerships, etc.)

2. MAKING IT HAPPEN

Career Awareness
Personal Objectives
Goal Setting
Informational Interviews
Gaining Experience

Exit Strategies

3.  APPLYING FOR THE JOB

Resumes and Cover Letters
Filling Out Online Applications
Networking and Contacts
Dining and Dress Etiquette
Interview Preparation
Thank you, acceptance, and decline letters

4. AFTER THE OFFER

Negotiation and Acceptance
Workplace Success

Questions about this workbook?

Contact:

Janel Queen:
Phone: 406.243.6621
E-mail: janel.queen@business.umt.edu

Kathleen Tarkalson:
Phone: 406.243.6771
Email: kathleen.tarkalson@business.umt.edu