Action Plan for Job Searching
Posted by Robert on Apr 10, 2008
Looking for a job is like war. You need to have a plan of attacking your problem: reaching prospective employers. Besides writing and sending out resumes, and waiting for that “call,” what else can you do?
Here are just some avenues on getting your resume to the right people:
Newspaper ads Job Boards On-line job sites Networking Job Fairs State Employment Agencies
In order to plan your job hunt well, you need to have a specific goal in mind. Here are some question guides:
What kind of job working in what type of organization making how much money? How many hours do you see yourself working? Do you expect to work alone or as part of a team?
Next, identify what needs to be done to achieve the goal. An updated resume, an appropriate cover letter, etc. After that, you need to describe the tasks that needs to be done. Break them down to doable tasks so you won’t be overwhelmed. Lastly, remember that job hunting is hard work. Always keep that in mind, and never rest on your laurels.