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'll spend time as I see openings10-20 hours are in my calendarI don't use my calendar for personal things2. Do you have well-labeled folders on your computer dedicated to your job search?Yes, absolutelyNot yetJust 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 rightSome days I have a planYes, I review where I am and plan the next dayYes, and I have follow-up reminders from last week's applications and networking4. 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 shortI may have one, but I don't share it oftenYes, it states my function, industry, and the city I live inWhat is a Goal Statement?5. Are you following up on every application you submit?I can't since I don't know who to follow up withYes, I've mastered the LinkedIn advanced search and find 3 people who can help meNo, I just wait for them to contact meI contact connections I know who work thereI look for the recruiter on LinkedIn, but it's hard6. 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 anyNo, I can't find 10 jobsNo, I'm working full time , so I can only apply to one at a timeAlmost, I have about 5No, 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 have a few columnsNo, I can remember themYes, I built my own that includes dates for my next steps to follow up...and I use it dailyYes, I already use the Job Search Master Class® Job TrackerNo, I just save them in LinkedInNo, 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) First and Last Name Email Time is Up!
