Job Hunt Plan - Example
April 30th 2009 19:03
The biggest battle for the newly unemployed is psychological. It's painful to be unemployed, and it's common to sink toward depression and pity. The best way to avoid this is to take action.
Before you start browsing through online job listings or calling your previous boss, it's a good time to think about your next job. Maybe it's time to change industries or careers. Maybe a change of location.
A one page job plan can help focus your thinking. You don't need details - just an outline.
Here's an example outline that might help you get started:
1. Objective:
* Get a new job as a ______, paying $______, by _____, 2009.
2. Preparing myself
* Referrals
* Training
* Certifications
* Resume
3. Networking
* Colleagues, past and present
* Professional organizations
* Online
4. Finding Job Leads
* Online job listings
* Career fairs
* Networking
* Recruiters
* Direct to target companies
5. Job lead follow-up
6. Interview Prep
7. Negotiation
Before you start browsing through online job listings or calling your previous boss, it's a good time to think about your next job. Maybe it's time to change industries or careers. Maybe a change of location.
A one page job plan can help focus your thinking. You don't need details - just an outline.
Here's an example outline that might help you get started:
1. Objective:
2. Preparing myself
* Referrals
* Training
* Certifications
* Resume
3. Networking
* Colleagues, past and present
* Professional organizations
* Online
4. Finding Job Leads
* Online job listings
* Career fairs
* Networking
* Recruiters
* Direct to target companies
5. Job lead follow-up
6. Interview Prep
7. Negotiation
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