I can’t express the importance of organization with your job search. Finding a job is a full-time job and if you don’t manage the process methodically, critical details may inadvertently slip through the cracks.
- Keep a list of target companies and important details of each.
- Maintain names of hiring managers, phone numbers and email addresses at each of your target companies.
- Track all correspondence with a target company. Date of resume sent, interviews, date of follow up, outcome and next steps.
- Keep a list of networks and professional associations that may provide avenues for potential opportunities. Who are your key contacts at each of these organizations?
Spreadsheets and lists are imperative – even if you aren’t a “list person” - do implement some type of system for managing all of your job search information. Particularly when working with recruiters, you need to be aware of which desks your resume has hit recently and be able to reference that information.
A job search can be very daunting however, by remaining organized – you will experience less stress during the process.
