Annie Hudson has written her rsum and had it checked by her career placement center for errors. She plans on sending it to three companies she has identified as having job openings. Which stage in the career planning and advancement process is Annie completing?

Assess and research personal goals, abilities, and career fields.

Research the employment market and identify specific employment opportunities.

Develop a rsum and cover letter to apply for available positions.

Interview for available positions and assess interview performance.

Evaluate financial and other factors of positions offered.