1. Find Your Fit, LLC.
Cindy Edwards,
Career Development Coach
Job Search Action Plan Checklist cindy@tofindyourfit.com
612-325-1216
Research: Targeting the Job
 Research Trends
 Research Companies
 Create a targeted company list
 Create a list of networking contacts
Preparing for your Job Search Offline
 Resume
 Cover Letter
 Reference Sheet
 Thank you notes
 Letters of Recommendation
 Business Cards
 Elevator Speech/30 Second Branded Commercial
 Marketing Plan/Networking Profile
 Interviewing Skills
 Office Set-up (dedicated time to search)
 A ‘Good’ Email account
Online Job Search
 LinkedIn
 Facebook
 Twitter (push marketing tool)
 Google
 Use local resources, MN Jobs, Minnesotaworks.net and CraigsList
 Register with online job boards in your area of expertise
 Register with online job boards in companies of interest
Offline Job Search
 Informational Interviews for exploration
 Intentional Networking meetings
 Professional Associations / Networking Groups
 Subscriptions
 Job Fairs
 Recruiters/Staffing Agencies
ALWAYS
 Make the CALL
 Keep Network informed of progress
 Send Thank you notes for every meeting
 Keep a Weekly Action Plan (see company/job action planning chart)