B. Know the needs of employers in your area of interest.  Job descriptions posted on employer Web sites, job announcements in newspapers or online, and trade journals are great ways to keep abreast of what qualifications and attributes employers are seeking in today's applicants.

C. Network with friends, relatives, and business associates.  Somebody knows somebody who knows somebody who has a job opportunity you might qualify for.  The more people you have in your active network, the more "hits" you may get in your job pursuits.

D. Determine if a change is realistic and prudent at the present time.  Maybe you'd be better off maintaining the status quo and waiting for a more opportune time to make a move.

E. Research geographic options and evaluate relocation issues.  Determine what's important to you if a move is imminent.  Many resources exist on the Internet to help you explore new areas and compare cost-of-living differences.

F. Determine whether you need or want additional education before making a change (see Step 5).

G. Take into consideration how technology has changed the nature of work in general and in your field in particular.  Will your job function become endangered or do you just need some new skills to enhance your credentials?

H. Check out the Career Center's Frequently Asked Questions Web page or "Ask an Advisor" by e-mail or telephone.

I. Conduct informational interviews with people doing the type of work you want to do or who are employed by organizations you want to work for.

J. Contact professional organizations and business associations.  These groups are good sources of networking contacts and for learning about opportunities that may not always be disseminated to the public.

K. Explore the Career Center Web site and our associated links.

L. Join the Alumni Association's Career Alumni Network and seek out alumni career mentors.