Tips for Planning an Effective Job Search:
- Make a "To Do List" every day. Outline daily activities to look for a job.
- Apply for jobs early in the day. This will make a good impression and give you time to complete applications, have interviews, take tests, etc.
- Call employers to find our the best times to apply. Some com-panies take applications only on certain days and times during the week.
- Write down all employers you contact, the date of your con-tacts, people you talk to, and special notes about your con-tacts.
- Apply at several companies in the same area when possible. This saves time and money.
- Be prepared. Have a master application and resume, pens, maps and job information with you all the time. Who knows when a “hot lead” will come your way.
- Follow up leads immediately. If you find out about a job late in the day, call right then! Don’t wait until the next day.
- Tell everyone you know that you are looking for a job. Stay in touch with friends and contacts. Follow up new leads immediately.
- Read pamphlets and books on how to get a job (see the list of books at the back of this brochure). The time you spend reading these materials will save you a lot of time in your job search.
- Make automated connections through systems on the Internet, such as America’s Job Bank and the Talent Bank.