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Job Search Strategy

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Create a tailored job search plan that maps out five days of job search activities. Incorporate the activities that are known to deliver real results.

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Your Job Search Strategy October 1, 2009
Approach the Job Search Like a Project Effective Job Searches don’t just happen They require PLANNING & EXECUTION Following a GOOD plan will yield GREAT results
A Job Search Strategy should reflect… Realistic Goals Balance between job search and family Lessons Learned – what works in today’s job market A Job Search Strategy should include… Clearly Defined Tasks Non-Job-Search Activities every day Specific Training based on your unique career objectives and background
Your Job Search Strategy Should Reflect What Works in Today’s Job Market Spend your time on activities that get results Take advantage of Technology, not the other way around Get good at NETWORKING! The Job Pie
Finding the Balance FAMILY CHANCE OF A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITIES EXERCISE SELF AWARENESS JOB SEARCH NETWORKING TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA PROFESSIONAL BRANDING HOME
The 5-Day Plan – Make it Work! Make the plan your own Add time for follow up Include time to exercise every day Network, network, network!! Each day can be different but the overall plan should reflect the Job Pie Leave the house EVERY day Attend networking events Identify training gaps and add specific tasks to fill them Research Courses Industry Forums Include time to maintain your Marketing Plan Include time to call and meet with contacts Take the weekends off! Network Network Network Network
Suggested Networking Activities Call a friend and review your Marketing Plan Reach out to first level contacts on LinkedIn who have contacts at your target companies, and request introductions Schedule a face-to-face with a contact at your target company Call a contact who works in your target industry and request an informational interview Volunteer in your community and network within that group or organization Attend an industry event Attend networking groups Industry-focused General Offer to take a hiring manager to lunch and share ideas Call a colleague you met at Network For Work and continue discussions started at our events
Map Out Your Strategy Networking Job Search Recruiter Training Research Social Media Prof Branding Exercise Family Time Home Improv Networking Is the Primary Goal Identify contacts at target companies using LinkedIn and send requests to connect Network 4:00 PM Update Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts Soc Media 4:30 PM Call two colleagues and schedule networking meetings Network 3:30 PM Kids home from school – help with homework Family 3:00 PM Laundry and vacuuming Home 2:30 PM Cont. Network 2:00 PM Call contact at Company B, reply to emails and follow up on leads Network 1:30 PM Review Discussion Boards on LinkedIn groups and comment Prof Brand 1:00 PM Walk Exercise 12:30 PM Lunch 12:00 PM Cont. Network 11:30 AM Meet John at Nashua Public Library for review of marketing plans Network 11:00 AM Call contact at Company A Network 10:30 AM Call Jason Alexander to update him on target companies and latest job applications Recruiter 10:00 AM Cont. Training 9:30 AM Take on-line course in web design Training 9:00 AM Research Companies where I applied for jobs Research 8:30 AM Review Search Agent results and apply to openings at Companies A, B, and C Job Search 8:00 AM Notes Activity Time
Another Example Networking Job Search Recruiter Training Research Social Media Prof Branding Exercise Family Time Home Improv Networking Is the Primary Goal Google for articles related to my target industry Research 4:00 PM Update my Blog with facts I learned about industry issues Prof Branding 4:30 PM Cont. Network 3:30 PM Cont. Network 3:00 PM Cont. Network 2:30 PM Attend Networking Group Network 2:00 PM Cont. Research 1:30 PM Cont. Research 1:00 PM Go to library and search for new target companies based on marketing plan criteria Research 12:30 PM Cont. Network 12:00 PM Networking Lunch at Panera Bread Network 11:30 AM Cont. Family 11:00 AM Food shopping Family 10:30 AM Bake birthday cake for Peter Family 10:00 AM Call contact at Company X; Schedule networking meeting with 2 contacts from NFW Network 9:30 AM Review Search Agent results and apply to openings at Companies X, Y, and Z Job Search 9:00 AM Go to Yoga Class Exercise 8:30 AM Update Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts Soc Media 8:00 AM Notes Activity Time
Activity List Networking Recruiters Training Personal Branding Social Media Research Family Home Improvements Self-Assessment Exercise Fit all of these into your weekly plan
Now it’s your turn Networking Job Search Recruiter Training Research Social Media Prof Branding Exercise Family Time Home Improv Networking Is the Primary Goal TO DO: Fill in each day with a variety of activities TO DO: Make sure the overall plan reflects the Job Pie 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:00 PM 1:30 PM 1:00 PM 12:30 PM 12:00 PM 11:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 AM 10:00 AM 9:30 AM 9:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:00 AM Notes Activity Time
Execute to the Plan Now that you have a strategic plan, follow it! Be flexible, but maintain the overall plan each week. Networking can take many shapes – use them all! Networking Groups Industry forums and events Family gatherings or Neighborhood outings Meetings with colleagues, contacts, or friends Use EVERY opportunity you can to NETWORK, and then FOLLOW UP on every successful interaction Network Network Network Network
When you get home… Go to the Network For Work website Log in and go to Tools and Tips Click on the Job Search Strategy Template and Save to your computer Enter the plan you have created today on paper Follow the 5 Day Job Search Strategy
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Job Search Strategy

  • 1. Your Job Search Strategy October 1, 2009
  • 2. Approach the Job Search Like a Project Effective Job Searches don’t just happen They require PLANNING & EXECUTION Following a GOOD plan will yield GREAT results
  • 3. A Job Search Strategy should reflect… Realistic Goals Balance between job search and family Lessons Learned – what works in today’s job market A Job Search Strategy should include… Clearly Defined Tasks Non-Job-Search Activities every day Specific Training based on your unique career objectives and background
  • 4. Your Job Search Strategy Should Reflect What Works in Today’s Job Market Spend your time on activities that get results Take advantage of Technology, not the other way around Get good at NETWORKING! The Job Pie
  • 5. Finding the Balance FAMILY CHANCE OF A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITIES EXERCISE SELF AWARENESS JOB SEARCH NETWORKING TRAINING SOCIAL MEDIA PROFESSIONAL BRANDING HOME
  • 6. The 5-Day Plan – Make it Work! Make the plan your own Add time for follow up Include time to exercise every day Network, network, network!! Each day can be different but the overall plan should reflect the Job Pie Leave the house EVERY day Attend networking events Identify training gaps and add specific tasks to fill them Research Courses Industry Forums Include time to maintain your Marketing Plan Include time to call and meet with contacts Take the weekends off! Network Network Network Network
  • 7. Suggested Networking Activities Call a friend and review your Marketing Plan Reach out to first level contacts on LinkedIn who have contacts at your target companies, and request introductions Schedule a face-to-face with a contact at your target company Call a contact who works in your target industry and request an informational interview Volunteer in your community and network within that group or organization Attend an industry event Attend networking groups Industry-focused General Offer to take a hiring manager to lunch and share ideas Call a colleague you met at Network For Work and continue discussions started at our events
  • 8. Map Out Your Strategy Networking Job Search Recruiter Training Research Social Media Prof Branding Exercise Family Time Home Improv Networking Is the Primary Goal Identify contacts at target companies using LinkedIn and send requests to connect Network 4:00 PM Update Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts Soc Media 4:30 PM Call two colleagues and schedule networking meetings Network 3:30 PM Kids home from school – help with homework Family 3:00 PM Laundry and vacuuming Home 2:30 PM Cont. Network 2:00 PM Call contact at Company B, reply to emails and follow up on leads Network 1:30 PM Review Discussion Boards on LinkedIn groups and comment Prof Brand 1:00 PM Walk Exercise 12:30 PM Lunch 12:00 PM Cont. Network 11:30 AM Meet John at Nashua Public Library for review of marketing plans Network 11:00 AM Call contact at Company A Network 10:30 AM Call Jason Alexander to update him on target companies and latest job applications Recruiter 10:00 AM Cont. Training 9:30 AM Take on-line course in web design Training 9:00 AM Research Companies where I applied for jobs Research 8:30 AM Review Search Agent results and apply to openings at Companies A, B, and C Job Search 8:00 AM Notes Activity Time
  • 9. Another Example Networking Job Search Recruiter Training Research Social Media Prof Branding Exercise Family Time Home Improv Networking Is the Primary Goal Google for articles related to my target industry Research 4:00 PM Update my Blog with facts I learned about industry issues Prof Branding 4:30 PM Cont. Network 3:30 PM Cont. Network 3:00 PM Cont. Network 2:30 PM Attend Networking Group Network 2:00 PM Cont. Research 1:30 PM Cont. Research 1:00 PM Go to library and search for new target companies based on marketing plan criteria Research 12:30 PM Cont. Network 12:00 PM Networking Lunch at Panera Bread Network 11:30 AM Cont. Family 11:00 AM Food shopping Family 10:30 AM Bake birthday cake for Peter Family 10:00 AM Call contact at Company X; Schedule networking meeting with 2 contacts from NFW Network 9:30 AM Review Search Agent results and apply to openings at Companies X, Y, and Z Job Search 9:00 AM Go to Yoga Class Exercise 8:30 AM Update Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn accounts Soc Media 8:00 AM Notes Activity Time
  • 10. Activity List Networking Recruiters Training Personal Branding Social Media Research Family Home Improvements Self-Assessment Exercise Fit all of these into your weekly plan
  • 11. Now it’s your turn Networking Job Search Recruiter Training Research Social Media Prof Branding Exercise Family Time Home Improv Networking Is the Primary Goal TO DO: Fill in each day with a variety of activities TO DO: Make sure the overall plan reflects the Job Pie 4:00 PM 4:30 PM 3:30 PM 3:00 PM 2:30 PM 2:00 PM 1:30 PM 1:00 PM 12:30 PM 12:00 PM 11:30 AM 11:00 AM 10:30 AM 10:00 AM 9:30 AM 9:00 AM 8:30 AM 8:00 AM Notes Activity Time
  • 12. Execute to the Plan Now that you have a strategic plan, follow it! Be flexible, but maintain the overall plan each week. Networking can take many shapes – use them all! Networking Groups Industry forums and events Family gatherings or Neighborhood outings Meetings with colleagues, contacts, or friends Use EVERY opportunity you can to NETWORK, and then FOLLOW UP on every successful interaction Network Network Network Network
  • 13. When you get home… Go to the Network For Work website Log in and go to Tools and Tips Click on the Job Search Strategy Template and Save to your computer Enter the plan you have created today on paper Follow the 5 Day Job Search Strategy