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Some of Best Steps To Building A Job Search Plan

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ob searching is time consuming and like any other project – you need a plan. Organizing and optimizing your efforts can slash your job search in half.

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Page 1: Some of Best Steps to Building a Job Search Plan

Some of Best Steps To Building A Job Search Plan

Page 2: Some of Best Steps to Building a Job Search Plan

First, Get All The Materials You Need ReadyBefore you even target any

contacts, you have to have certain materials and tools ready to work with. 

The elevator pitch and phone script essentially offer a brief summary of who you are and what value you have that distinguishes you.

Page 3: Some of Best Steps to Building a Job Search Plan

Determine How Much Time You Will Spend Towards You Job SearchIf you are unemployed, you

should spend 30-40 hours per week on your job search.

If you are employed, 10-20 hours per week.

These numbers are just general guidelines. 

Page 4: Some of Best Steps to Building a Job Search Plan

Allocate Your Time For Specific TasksIf you have 30 hours to work with

during the week, allocate how much time to put towards each task in your job search.

Just keep in mind that to get your resume in front of employers, there are only three ways: Job Boards, Recruiters, and Direct Contact through Networking.

Page 5: Some of Best Steps to Building a Job Search Plan

Have Goals And Keep A Log Of Your WorkSetting goals will help direct your

job search efforts.Keep track of where you’ve

applied, when you applied, the status of your submission, next steps, and so on.

This way when you are contacted you will have all the information you need.

Page 6: Some of Best Steps to Building a Job Search Plan