Suggested Job Search Schedule
Sunday: Review and apply to help
wanted’s 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 the 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 use other resources like checking jobs through the job
service, trade journals, large area employers, Pennysaver type papers, and staffing agencies AT LEAST weekly.
Keep up on the latest industry news!
If your job goals are a bit more modest - Work on your computer or
other skills (one hour per day is a good goal). Here is
a brief lists of great sites for self-improvement:
Job Search: http://www.jobsearchfortherestofus.com Computer Basics: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/ComputerBasics or www.eldy.com General Mind/Brain: http://www.lumosity.com Keyboarding: http://www.nimblefingers.com/0_min.htm OR http://www.powertyping.com Microsoft Office: http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/training-FX101782702.aspx Languages: http://www.duolingo.com/ OR http://livemocha.com/ |
I'd love to hear from you! Let me know how you are doing or comment below...
Mary Sherwood, MS, CDMS, CCM
lifeworks@mail.com
Professional, Rehab, & Occupational Services, LLC
http://www.life-works.info
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