Monday, March 4, 2013

HOW TO JOB SEARCH

MONDAY MISSION
A Simple Job Search Schedule

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Sunday:  Review and apply to job listings online and/or in classifieds (If your local paper comes out on a different day, start this schedule from that day and change the below days accordingly…).  

Monday:  Call those ads that request a call and obtain directions/additional information for ads asking to apply in person.

Tuesday: Apply in person, return calls of employers who called, attend any job development / training meetings, review job seeking skills material online/participate in groups.

Wednesday:  Cold calls and practice interviewing, other job search skills training
Thursday:  follow up calls with any outstanding employers, job service,. job search from previous week.

Friday:  Networking – call friends and identify employers who are hiring.  Call and follow up with Staffing agencies registered with.

Don’t forget to touch base with your career expert as needed and check jobs through the job service and staffing agencies AT LEAST weekly.  Often these agencies have at least a few listings that are not advertised elsewhere.

Work on your computer skills daily (one hour per day is a good goal):
Keyboarding:  http://www.nimblefingers.com/0_min.htm OR    
                    http://www.powertyping.com
Microsoft Office:  http://www.gcflearnfree.org/office  OR   

What kind of job search schedule have you developed?  What works for you?  Let me know by commenting below or email me                                   

Other articles that may be of interest:

Aug 23, 2012
A schedule can help make sure you are varying your job search methods and sources as well as following up and networking. It doesn't have to be anything fancy - it can be as simple as making a list of things you need to do ...
Nov 26, 2012
One of the hardest things about being out of work is the loss of a regular schedule. Think about it ... Your spouse and children may suffer from the negative effects from your lack of schedule more than you do. Or, the effects ...
Feb 25, 2013
To refocus: Write down your goal and when you want to achieve it (it can be modified if necessary), develop a schedule (also in writing) that will allow you to reach your goal. Review your schedule and goal daily. 6.
Dec 06, 2012
Keep a job search schedule; Coordinate it with the family schedule; Review the schedule with your family; Post your schedule in a prominent place; Make sure you vary your activities daily; Review your activities at the end of .
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