02 Nov Job Seekers: Are you Truly Committed or Dabbling? Posted at 13:33h in by Chad Manciagli 0 Comments Find out if you are truly committed or dabbling? Click the Next button below to start. 1. How many job searching hours do you have blocked in your calendar for next week?1-9 hours are in my calendarI don't use my calendar for personal things10-20 hours are in my calendarI'll spend time as I see openings2. Do you have well-labeled folders on your computer dedicated to your job search?Not yetYes, absolutelyJust a few...need to add more3. When you wake up every day, do you have a clear plan and know what to do next?No, I don't have a plan, but I do what I think is rightYes, and I have follow-up reminders from last week's applications and networkingSome days I have a planYes, I review where I am and plan the next day4. Have you written out a "Goal Statement" or concise statement describing your next career move? Can you answer, "What are you looking for?" in one short sentence?I have something, but it's not shortYes, it states my function, industry, and the city I live inWhat is a Goal Statement?I may have one, but I don't share it often5. Are you following up on every application you submit?No, I just wait for them to contact meI contact connections I know who work thereI look for the recruiter on LinkedIn, but it's hardYes, I've mastered the LinkedIn advanced search and find 3 people who can help meI can't since I don't know who to follow up with6. Are you juggling 10 posted jobs at the same time?Yes, I have 10, and I try to move them forward every dayYes, I move on each and remove them when they are dead and add another one to keep 10Yes, I have 10, but I'm not follow up on anyAlmost, I have about 5No, I'm working full time , so I can only apply to one at a timeNo, I can't find 10 jobsNo, what if they all turn into interviews at the same time?7. Do you use a Job Tracker to track every job you applied to, every move you make, every response you get, and when your follow up is scheduled?Yes, I built my own that includes dates for my next steps to follow up...and I use it dailyYes, I have a few columnsNo, I can remember themNo, I can find them on the internet when neededNo, I need one and promise to download the FREE Job Search Master Class® Job Tracker (link will be e-mailed to me once I submit)Yes, I already use the Job Search Master Class® Job TrackerNo, I just save them in LinkedIn First and Last Name Email Time is Up!
