Talking to a lot of people, yields a great wealth of information into how most people conduct the job search process. Find out what works best to keep organized.

Most people tackle the job hunt by diving in and applying to everything at once, but is that the best approach? Perhaps it works for some, but here are some easy steps that work great.

Block off time

If you sit at the computer, tablet or smartphone and search for jobs, you might less productive then if you were to block off some time. In other words, take two hours at 9am to fill up a spreadsheet or Word doc with the jobs you are interested in applying to.

Keep the job postings

The job postings are important as they tell you what you should focus on during the phone and in-person interview. When submit your cover letter and resume, keep the job posting and save it somewhere (or print). You’ll need it to study when you are called for the interview.

Set a goal

Lastly, by setting a goal, you will have something to work towards, and everyone loves to check off things from their lists. Set a goal of two jobs per day, or 10 per week, and stick with it, even if you are going through the interview process. Keep applying until you have a job offer signed and you are ready to start working.

We hope you learned something about the job search process, and please share below. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at info@resumescanada.ca, or call us. Happy job hunting!