3 Tips to Stay Organized During Your Job Search
Job hunting has always been a stressful endeavor, but add in all the apps and information sources we now rely upon to aid us in our search, and it can be extremely overwhelming. Here are 3 tips for staying organized and managing all of this information during your search:
Do Your Research
Research companies, so you can narrow down a list of your preferred companies. Document why you love these companies and what benefits they offer. Review company ratings and reviews such as those offered by Glassdoor and Indeed.
Create Search Parameters
This will require you to reflect on what you want to do and what types of roles your experience is suited for. Clearly define your job search parameters including job titles, experience requirements, desired industry, and other factors that are important you. This is critical not only to keep you focused on the jobs you really want but also, is helpful when people in your network ask you what you are looking for.
Track Your Search Results and Progress
Once you start your job search, you will probably find potential jobs through multiple sources. If you are using internet job boards like Glassdoor, LinkedIn, and Indeed, you are likely to come across the same role in multiple places, so it is helpful to keep track of jobs you have already looked at and whether you want to pursue them or not.
This seems like a lot to keep track of (and it is), but luckily we have a FREE, editable job search tracker available for download. Our tracker is an easy-to-use spreadsheet that is compatible with Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets. It includes sheets for tracking your preferred companies, search parameters, and search results, so be sure to check it out if you are on the hunt!
