How to organize a job search - a useful guide

26.04.2022

HOW TO ORGANIZE A JOB SEARCH - A USEFUL GUIDE

Keep track of your progress

You need to monitor your progress so that you can communicate and track effectively. Organizing all the information about your application in one place will help you a lot.

Keep a copy of each job advertisement you have applied for. Save a copy of the resume you used with the ad, as well as relevant contact information. Here are some ideas on how you can keep this information available:

  • Save your CV and to-do list in .doc and save all your documents in the Job Search folder. Name your files with your company name and position so you can easily search for them.
  • Print the documents and fasten them together.
  • Use an online filing system with Google Suite, Evernote or Microsoft 365 to access your files from anywhere.
  • Take the opportunity to learn a new project management system online. There are many free options and you can acquire relevant skills at the same time! For example, you can use Asana to do a job search project, sort your applications by time or position, and upload a job posting.

If you keep your information organized, tracking will be very easy. You will have all the necessary information at your fingertips!

Manage your time, create a schedule and make checklists

Effective job search must be like a working day. Make a schedule and stick to it by setting goals.

For example, set aside three hours a day for your search. Or apply for at least 15 jobs a week. Setting goals will help you stick to an effective strategy. It will also help you maintain self-discipline.

Once you've created a long-term strategy, focus on today. What are the most important things you need to do today to get closer to your goal of finding a new job?

A great way to organize your daily job search is with a classic checklist.

Launch each action item with a verb to increase your productivity.

For example:

  • Check the spelling in my resume
  • Upload my resume for a free professional review
  • Research 5 companies I would like to work for
  • Follow-up of last week's application for XYZ