Job Seekers: Develop a plan

Reprinted courtesy of TheCareerNews.com
TAMPA, FL — Most job hunters take a laid back, casual approach to their job search. They are willing to answer a few want ads and then sit back and wait for the phone to ring. By contrast, successful job hunters live by rules that allow them to get ahead of the pack and get noticed by employers.
Job hunting is a huge project, like launching a new item or creating a new marketing campaign. It requires developing a system, being able to juggle details and names and adapting yourself to many different situations. It is not a disjointed effort that changes direction day-by-day. There must be an overall, long-term plan with measurable goals.

Successful job hunters take the time upfront to create a system to use throughout the job search process. They head to an office supply store and buy a portfolio, 3 ring binders and thank you notes. They create forms to keep track of resumes mailed, phone calls made, due dates, networking results, and people they meet along the way. They alphabetize their forms so when they answer the phone they can flip to the person or company and not miss a beat. Organization is critical to a successful job search.
Article by Gail Frank, Resume Writer & Career Coach, and reprinted from TheCareerNews.com. Get the latest breaking News, Tips and Tools for your job search, Free!