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Job Placement Assistance: Planning Ahead - Getting and Staying Organized
One of the key factors in a successful job search is organization. And one of the most important factors in staying organized is planning ahead. Contacting employers to request applications and information, preparing a resume and cover letter, and establishing a recommendation file are all tasks that you can start immediately. Here are a number of other items you should consider in planning your time and resources for the job search.
Record Keeping:
It is important that you keep accurate records during your job search process. You should devise a system of record keeping that is comfortable for you and be sure to record every contact you have made. The Employer Contact Log can be used to track your progress with each company you apply. Each time you speak with an employer, you should record the name of the person with whom you spoke, the situation in which the contact was made, and the results of the contact (the basics of what was said and any general impressions you had). This will help you remember names and dates so that you can refer back to them whenever needed.
Time Management:
The importance of time management is more than to-do lists and personal organizers. The benefits of time management extends to your personal life, career success, and achieving goals. Of all the successful people, what do they have in common? Yes, they have a clear passion for what they do – and what else? The other common denominator that many people sometimes forget about is that successful people all manage time well. They value every second of their time, and always make sure that none of it is wasted.
Every hour should move you closer toward your goals
In order to achieve your goals and attain the success you desire, you have to make sure that your hours are used productively. If every hour that you spend moves you closer toward a certain goal, you will achieve that goal with absolutely certainty. Conversely, if you have a goal in mind but spend most of your time doing things that do not move you closer toward your goal, that
goal will always remain a dream.
To Do List:
By keeping a To-Do List, you make sure that your tasks are written down all in one place so you don't forget anything important. And by prioritizing tasks, you plan the order in which you'll do them, so that you can tell what needs your immediate attention, and what you can leave until later. To-Do Lists are essential if you're going to beat work overload. When you don't use To-Do Lists effectively, you'll appear unfocused and unreliable to the people around you. When you do use them effectively, you'll be much better organized, and you'll be much more reliable. You'll experience less stress, safe in the knowledge that you haven't forgotten anything important. More than this, if you prioritize intelligently, you'll focus your time and energy on high value activities, which will mean that you're
more productive in your job search and daily life!
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