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?10-20 hours are in my calendarI don't use my calendar for personal thingsI'll spend time as I see openings1-9 hours are in my calendar2. Do you have well-labeled folders on your computer dedicated to your job search?Yes, absolutelyJust a few...need to add moreNot yet3. 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 networkingYes, I review where I am and plan the next daySome days I have a plan4. 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 shortWhat is a Goal Statement?Yes, it states my function, industry, and the city I live inI may have one, but I don't share it often5. Are you following up on every application you submit?I contact connections I know who work thereNo, I just wait for them to contact meI 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 move on each and remove them when they are dead and add another one to keep 10No, I'm working full time , so I can only apply to one at a timeNo, I can't find 10 jobsYes, I have 10, but I'm not follow up on anyNo, what if they all turn into interviews at the same time?Yes, I have 10, and I try to move them forward every dayAlmost, I have about 57. 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?No, I just save them in LinkedInNo, I can remember themNo, 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 TrackerYes, I have a few columnsNo, I can find them on the internet when neededYes, I built my own that includes dates for my next steps to follow up...and I use it daily First and Last Name Email Time is Up!
