Career Advice Talk

Job Seekers - Get Organized

14th August, 2009 - Posted by Robin Ogden -

It is crucial to be organized around your job search - this is what will keep you focused and moving forward in a positive way.  Without organizing you will be like a fish with no fins - floating and going nowhere.

I enjoyed CJ Hayden’s article “Get Your Job Search Organized” because it points out something that I think would be a great tool - start a Job Wall.  This way you can track your progress, as stated in the article:

“One technique that can help to keep your job search visibly organized is creating a “job wall.” Dedicate some wall space or the back of a door to your job search and post a large calendar, list of job postings to check regularly, events to attend, people to talk to, and important tasks you want to keep in mind. Use sticky notes to highlight important deadlines or projects. You could also keep the same material in a three-ring binder prominently displayed on your desk. ”

Again, a great idea.  It is also helpful to have a “check list” to work from and we’ve created one that you can access for free - so, be sure to get it and get organized!

Good luck!