Step Two Prepare- Portfolio/Supplies

• Pens• Notebook• Binder for Portfolio• Sheet Protectors• Official Papers- Copies of

Certifications, Diplomas, Licenses, Social Security card, Driver’s Licenses

• Education List- School Name, City and State, Dates of Attendance, Degrees, List of Achievements

• Work/Volunteer List- Position Title, Organization or Company, Supervisor, Start/End Date, List Duties, Reason for Leaving

• Housing List- The address and phone number for each of your homes in the past 10 years, move in and out dates

Step Two Prepare- References

• Respectable and Trustworthy• Not Related to You• Have Positive Words to Say• Get their Permission• Prepare your List• Ask for a Reference Letter (Letter of

Recommendation) if they are from out of town

Step Two Prepare- Support System

• Job Hunting requires multi-tasking• Keep it Simple!• Don’t expect to find a job immediately, need

to Be Realistic• Care for yourself physically• Ask for Help- Friends, Family, Mentors• Deal with your Feelings- let go of the negative

and focus on the positive