Job Search Basics
Know Yourself - What are your abilities, likes, dislikes, educational goals, motivating factors and geographical preferences? Do your preferences match the job you want to do? Utilize career counseling services, if these are available to you, to identify job areas where you might have greatest ability.
Research Possibilities - Learn all you can by reading books and utilizing on-line references. Ask questions and learn new skills by volunteering or participation in internships in your desired career area. Internships provide valuable opportunities for you and potential employers to get acquainted and determine whether or not a position “fits.” These are also great ways to supplement formal education, develop your resume and build your list of references.
Develop Good Professional Skills:
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Present yourself well by keeping a positive attitude, open mind and willingness to work hard.
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Always be on time and communicate with co-workers and supervisors.
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Utilize resources on writing your resume. Many are available in written form as well as on the internet.
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Your interview skills will improve with practice. Utilize references for tips. Also, ask a friend or mentor to help you stage a mock interview. Make a list of questions you expect a prospective employer might ask so you can answer them. Evaluate the interview and develop a list of ways to improve your next interview.Always represent yourself to your best ability.
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Dress appropriately for interview and work situations.
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Follow-up interactions with potential employers and other kindnesses with written notes of appreciation.
Equine Related Employment Services:
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Equimax - http://equ.equimax.com:8080/index.htm
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EQUIstaff - http://www.equistaff.com
Equine Related Internship Opportunities:
- American Association of Equine Practitioners Avenues Program - http://www.aaep.org/avenues.htm
- Equine Reproduction Internships - Colorado State University - http://www.cvmbs.colostate.edu/bms/erl/erl_internships.htm
- Kentucky Equine Management Internship Program - http://www.kemi.org/
- Large Animal Medicine/Massachusetts Equine Clinic Internship - http://www.tufts.edu/vet/residency/intern_lam_equine.html
- Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries, The Spirit of Therapeutic Riding Internship - http://www.internships4you.com/interns/viewJob.php4?jobID=1100
Other Educational Equine Career Websites:
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Iowa State Equine Career Identification and Preparation - http://www.public.iastate.edu/~horsebarn/Careers.pdf
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The University of Vermont Internships & Careers - Equine - http://asci.uvm.edu/intern/?Page=equine_careers.html&SM=careersmenu.html
