Job Search Strategy

Your Job Search Strategy October 1, 2009

Approach the Job Search Like a Project ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

A Job Search Strategy should reflect… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],A Job Search Strategy should include… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Your Job Search Strategy Should Reflect What Works in Today’s Job Market ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],The Job Pie

Finding the Balance FAMILY CHANCE OF A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITIES EXERCISE SELF AWARENESS JOB SEARCH NETWORKING TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA PROFESSIONAL BRANDING HOME

The 5-Day Plan – Make it Work! ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Network Network Network Network

Suggested Networking Activities ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Map Out Your Strategy ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Networking Is the Primary Goal Identify contacts at target companies using LinkedIn and send requests to connect Network 4:00 PM Update Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts Soc Media 4:30 PM Call two colleagues and schedule networking meetings Network 3:30 PM Kids home from school – help with homework Family 3:00 PM Laundry and vacuuming Home 2:30 PM Cont. Network 2:00 PM Call contact at Company B, reply to emails and follow up on leads Network 1:30 PM Review Discussion Boards on LinkedIn groups and comment Prof Brand 1:00 PM Walk Exercise 12:30 PM Lunch 12:00 PM Cont. Network 11:30 AM Meet John at Nashua Public Library for review of marketing plans Network 11:00 AM Call contact at Company A Network 10:30 AM Call Jason Alexander to update him on target companies and latest job applications Recruiter 10:00 AM Cont. Training 9:30 AM Take on-line course in web design Training 9:00 AM Research Companies where I applied for jobs Research 8:30 AM Review Search Agent results and apply to openings at Companies A, B, and C Job Search 8:00 AM Notes Activity Time

Another Example ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Networking Is the Primary Goal Google for articles related to my target industry Research 4:00 PM Update my Blog with facts I learned about industry issues Prof Branding 4:30 PM Cont. Network 3:30 PM Cont. Network 3:00 PM Cont. Network 2:30 PM Attend Networking Group Network 2:00 PM Cont. Research 1:30 PM Cont. Research 1:00 PM Go to library and search for new target companies based on marketing plan criteria Research 12:30 PM Cont. Network 12:00 PM Networking Lunch at Panera Bread Network 11:30 AM Cont. Family 11:00 AM Food shopping Family 10:30 AM Bake birthday cake for Peter Family 10:00 AM Call contact at Company X; Schedule networking meeting with 2 contacts from NFW Network 9:30 AM Review Search Agent results and apply to openings at Companies X, Y, and Z Job Search 9:00 AM Go to Yoga Class Exercise 8:30 AM Update Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts Soc Media 8:00 AM Notes Activity Time

Activity List ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Fit all of these into your weekly plan

Now it’s your turn ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Networking Is the Primary Goal TO DO: Fill in each day with a variety of activities TO DO: Make sure the overall plan reflects the Job Pie 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:00 PM 1:30 PM 1:00 PM 12:30 PM 12:00 PM 11:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 AM 10:00 AM 9:30 AM 9:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:00 AM Notes Activity Time

Execute to the Plan ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Network Network Network Network

When you get home… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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