 Before you edit documents and gather materials, the first step is to commit time to your job search. We realize you all have very busy schedules, but setting aside 15-20 minutes a week can really make a big difference. Here are five tangible steps to complete as you prepare for your job search. Step one, update your resume and LinkedIn profile. Having these updated with your most recent academic and professional experiences will make you prepared before an informational interview at a networking event or to apply it to a job at a moment's notice. Step two, get organized. Take time to create a process to ultimately reduce the stress throughout the job search process. Build an Excel CQT track of dates and application requirements, set filters on Ford careers for job loss, and compile a list of organizations you consider working at to simplify your search as deadlines approach. Number three, prepare your success stories. Reflect upon experiences from your academic and professional background that you're extremely proud of. Draft those stories by articulating the situation you were in, the action you took, and the results that show your impact. Number four, refine your writing sample, review recent academic and professional papers and memos, and choose one that you are confident in sharing as part of an application. Number five, finalize your list of references. Reach out to professors, supervisors, and other individuals you like to act as references. If and when they confirm, compile a list of at least three references with their contact information so you're ready to go as soon as an employer requests information. And remember, you can always come see us at the GCS office with all your questions and concerns. Thank you. Bye.