How are you "performing" on your current job search? Are you utilizing as many strategies as possible to locate opportunities and secure interviews? Job search is a complex process that offers numerous possibilities and approaches- which can leave someone somewhat confused and exasperated as to the best paths to follow. Keeping track of our job search activities is important- and so is evaluating our performance.
Use the following chart to analyze your job search performance:
| Resume Distribution | |
| 1. Number of resumes sent directly to advertised positions | |
| a. Cover letter accompanied resume on each submission? [Yes/No] | |
| b. Number of follow-up phone calls made for advertised positions | |
| 2. Names of web sites used as sources for job ads (e.g. www.simplyhired.com, www.monster.com, www.indeed.com, www.careerbuilder.com, niche sites) | |
| 3. Names of search engines used to find ads on company web sites (e.g. Google, Yahoo, MSN) | |
| 4. Names of registered boards used in job search (e.g. The Ladders, LinkedIn) | |
| 5. Number of resumes sent directly to companies without an advertised position (cold call-type of submissions) | |
| a. Cover letter accompanied resume on each submission? [Yes/No] | |
| b. Number of follow-up phone calls made for non-advertised positions | |
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| Recruiters | |
| 1. Number of recruiters used in job search and the names of the firms/recruiters | |
| 2. Comments from recruiters regarding resume, cover letter, and job search strategies (the more specific, the better) | |
| 3. Continual contact with recruiters? (Yes/No) | |
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| Additional Questions | |
| 1. Are you applying for jobs outside of your geographical area? | |
| 2. For any positions outside of your geographical area, does your resume clearly state “Planning Relocation” at the top? | |
| 3. Have you noticed any requirements mentioned in ads that you do not meet? Please list as many of these as possible. | |
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