When you’re on a hunt for a job, it is important to manage your time wisely to make sure that time is not wasted. The more organized you are with your efforts, the faster your chances are of finding the right job and the right job finding you. On top of that the more time you spend looking for a job, the more frustrated you will become.
Use your time wisely by seeing if you have all these questions covered.
1. Do you have a schedule? When someone is available there’s too much temptation to be spontaneous. On the other hand if you are still hired, there’s a big tendency that you forget your efforts. Have a schedule and commit to it. Keep a calendar on your phone with notes on when you are calling which company to request for an interview.
2. Is everything you need organized already? On your computer, organize all your prospective employers and requirements in different documents. Have a folder with different variations of your resume and cover letters ready. Have your corporate clothes ready. Have a list of references that you can bring to your interviews.
Keep the personal calls short and sweet for now!
3. Is the phone line open? A lot of job applicants forget about this little important factor in the job hunt process. Get off the phone! It will be counterproductive for you to keep placing applications if they aren’t able to reach you right away. Provide different ways to contact you, and make sure they all are available. Also, make sure that you have arranged a professional sounding voicemail message, just in case. J
4. Are you maximizing technology? Don’t just go for the obvious. It is easy to sign up for major online job boards, but don’t forget the niche and local job boards can be more directed to your needs. It also helps to search smartly. Try searching social media pages by using hashtags (for ex #nowhiring) and job search engines which can compile jobs from different sites. When I tried visiting this job listing and combined it with my facebook and twitter, I was able to get a lot of results all in one sitting.
No matter what, keep walking.
5. Are you staying positive? No matter how hard the job hunt gets a negative thought is your worst enemy. Just keep moving forward, stay prepared, and keep your head up. Worrying will not do you any good.
Always remember, cliché as it may seem, there is great truth to the saying that good luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
So here it goes – Good Luck!
Any time saving job hunt tips? Share it with us now at @mscareergirl or in the comments below!