Here is a starting check list of what may be involved in a Job search “job.” If you can suggest more, let me know. This is the condensed version. For the detailed version, click here.
Set career goals and job search strategy
- Understand what you would like and love to do and also what things you want to avoid doing in your career.
- Develop your long term career goals and understand why those are your goals
- Define the skills you need and skill gaps to achieve your 3 to 5 year career goal
- Define types of jobs you would like to have next and how each type would fit with your goals.
- Define detailed characteristics of your ideal next job
- Analyze your financial situation
- Define your plan A, B, and C and when will you implement each
Package yourself for your job search
- Ask people who have the job types you want
- Develop your story about your career goals, what job you want next and why, and why you are qualified
- Practice your story as often as possible in social situations
- Create a resume for each job type you are searching
- Build an online presence
Apply for jobs based on your career goals and plans ... read more