Friday, November 1, 2019

Suggested Job Search Schedule

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
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Read another great article: how to job search with LinkedIn

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