Job Search Productivity Chart

Job Search Productivity Chart                    Week Of:
	Sun	Mon	Tues	Wed	Thurs	Fri	Sat	Total
Job Search Education
Research Company/Industry
Network: Email
Network:  Phone
Network:  In Person
Total Hours
Non-Advertised Positions
Advertised Positions
Search Firms
Other Letters
Total Resumes/Letters Sent
General Network
incl. Search Firms
Target Companies
Misc. Contact
Target Companies
Peer Contact
Target Companies
Hiring Managers
Target Companies
Above Hiring Managers
Follow-ups with
Hiring Managers/Above
Total Contacts/ New
Phone Interviews
Face to Face Interviews
JOB OFFERS

 

 

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How do you answer “What are your goals?”

I recommend breaking your goals into short-term, with long –term in mind.  Ex.  "Right now I am looking for a position in a company with a solid track record.  I want to contribute to a team, bringing my extensive experience in XYZ field, to add to the team mix.  Long-term goals will depend on the career path available at XYZ Company.  Ideally, I would like to progressively move within XYZ Company either locally or nationally/ internationally.”

Are you getting plenty of interviews, but no job offers?

If you are getting the interviews, congratulations your resume is a great one!  Now what?  You need to improve your interviewing skills. You simple aren’t selling yourself to the hiring manager.  Preparation and confidence will go a long way into getting that offer.   You have the technical skills, education/ certifications, you are in there pay scale, so what is the problem?  People hire people they like!  During the interview process you need to come across as a likable person who will fit in well with the current culture.   No hiring manager wants to disrupt their current team.  Are you going to be an Eagle or an Anchor?  Preparation is the key to success!