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Job Club, 5-14-19 Time Management in Job Search
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Time Management Strategies
Unemployed job seekers have more time to search, but it’s easy to fall into an unproductive rut without a routine or daily commitments. Treat your day is if it were a regular workday with assignments and deadlines. -Get up early each day -Get dressed -Go to your “office” at home or outside of your home. Don’t get lazy or casual with this, stay strict with your time.
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Time Management Strategies
Make an agenda for each day with specific tasks to complete. Plan each day before that day arrives. Write a checklist, stick to it, and cross things off. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and help you avoid procrastination. Determine which hours of the day are your most productive and save challenging tasks for those timeframes.
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Time Management Strategies
Set up informational interviews. Join networking groups or work with a career coach for extra support. Work with your WEDL Placement Specialist on time mgmt. when you are struggling (We all struggle!)
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Time Management Strategies
Things to do with your time each day: Keep your online presence updated (Job boards , Social media) Review your “top 10 list” and make sure your have a strategy for applying and networking into these companies. Network, Network ,Network Follow up with past contacts, employers, and job leads Search for new postings Connect with 5 people a day on LinkedIn Update your resume and cover letters Set informational interviews Introduce yourself to a new recruiter Volunteer Take time to exercise and relax!
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Time Management Strategies
Without a plan and good time management skills, finding a job can be a daunting and high-stress endeavor. It’s easy for job seekers to end up wasting valuable time spinning their wheels or give up entirely if the path forward is not clear. By creating a plan and sticking to it, you’ll have a much better chance of reaching your goals, maintaining your sanity, and staying positive and productive.
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