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4.4 Your Future Destination
The job search process will not look the same for everyone. Each person will approach the job search at a different pace and with different priorities, so it is LPSoUWaQWQoWWocoPSaUe\oXUseOIWooWheUs5ePePEeUWhaWLW·sLPSoUWaQWWo EeYeU\UeÁecWLYeGXULQJWheMoEseaUchSUocessWoPaNesXUeWhaWEoWhWheMoE aQGWheePSOo\eUaUeaJooGÀWQoWoQO\IoU\oXUsNLOOsaQGNQoZOeGJeEXW also based on your career goals and the workplace values discussed in Step 3. Once you get that job offer, what do you do next? • First, even if you know you want to accept the position, always ask for some time to think about it. Take at least a day or two to really think about WheoIIeUeYaOXaWeÀWaQGWaONZLWhIoONs\oXWUXsW • Next, use resources like Glassdoor and the Occupational Outlook +aQGEooN to research what a typical salary range for the position is based on location, and use this information to aid you in the salary negotiation process. For some great tips on salary negotiation, check out this Candid Careers Video. • %eIoUeacceSWLQJPaNesXUe\oXhaYeaQsZeUsWoaQ\oXWsWaQGLQJ TXesWLoQsWhaWPa\LQÁXeQce\oXUGecLsLoQ,W·saOsoLPSoUWaQWWoNQoZ WhaW\oXGoQ·WhaYeWoacceSWWheÀUsWMoEoIIeU\oXJeW,I\oXaUeXQsXUe about the offer or the position, make sure to talk with someone about your hesitations.
5.1 Career Journey Checklist
As you wrap up your time at UWSP, utilize this checklist to make sure you and your materials are career ready!
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