- Approach finding a job as if it were a full-time job, because it is.
- Follow a regular schedule as you would in a traditional job.
- Treat the job search seriously, as your future depends on it.
- Avoid treating your job hunt like a part-time hobby to prevent prolonging the process.
- Dedicate your day to tasks that will lead you closer to securing a job.
- Approach finding a job as if it were a project.
- Set personal goals, make plans, and monitor your progress.
- Apply all the tools and skills from your previous job to the task of finding a new one.
- Be your own boss in the job-hunting process.
- Set expectations and provide direction for yourself.
- Evaluate your own performance weekly.
- Write two types of reports: an evaluation of your past week’s accomplishments, and a plan for the coming week.
- In your first report, evaluate what you’ve done so far and compare the results with your expectations.
- In your second report, create a realistic plan for the next week, including achievable goals like the number of people you will call, networking meetings you’ll attend, and research to be conducted.
- Regularly compare your results with your goals.
- If you fall short of your goals, analyze why this happened and plan actions to correct the discrepancy.
- Understanding why you missed your goals can provide insight into what you need to do differently in the future.
- Adjust your goals if needed and find ways to make achieving them easier.
- Remember that finding a job is a full-time job in itself. Work through it with a plan and the support of a good boss (yourself).
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