Track your progress and follow through from "summary" of The 2-Hour Job Search, Second Edition by Steve Dalton
To effectively manage your job search, it is crucial to keep track of your progress and commitments. This involves documenting every step you take in your job search process, from networking conversations and job applications to follow-up emails and interviews. By tracking your progress, you can easily identify what is working well and what needs improvement. Following through on your commitments is equally important. When you promise to follow up with a contact, send a thank you note after an interview, or complete a task by a certain deadline, it is essential to honor your word. Following through demonstrates your professionalism and reliability to potential employers and networking contacts. One way to track your progress is to create a spreadsheet or document where you can record all your job search activities. Include columns for the date, activity, contact details, next steps, and any follow-up actions required. This document will serve as a roadmap for your job search and help you stay organized and focused. As you track your progress, make sure to review your document regularly and follow through on any outstanding tasks. Set aside time each week to update your tracker, send follow-up emails, and plan your next steps. By staying on top of your commitments, you will build momentum in your job search and increase your chances of success. In addition to tracking your progress and following through on commitments, it is also important to reflect on your job search strategy and make adjustments as needed. If you notice that certain networking strategies are not yielding results, consider trying new approaches. Stay open to feedback and be willing to adapt your approach based on what is working best for you. By consistently tracking your progress, following through on commitments, and being willing to adapt your job search strategy, you will stay organized, focused, and proactive in your job search. This approach will help you make steady progress towards finding your next job opportunity.
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