1. Job Club, 5-14-19 Time Management in Job Search

2. Time Management Strategies
Unemployed job seekers have more time to search, but it’s easy to fall into an unproductive rut without a routine or daily commitments.
Treat your day is if it were a regular workday with assignments and deadlines.
-Get up early each day
-Get dressed
-Go to your “office” at home or outside of your home.
Don’t get lazy or casual with this, stay strict with your time.

3. Time Management Strategies
Make an agenda for each day with specific tasks to complete. Plan each day before that day arrives.
Write a checklist, stick to it, and cross things off. This will give you a sense of accomplishment and help you avoid procrastination.
Determine which hours of the day are your most productive and save challenging tasks for those timeframes.

4. Time Management Strategies
Set up informational interviews.
Join networking groups or work with a career coach for extra support.
Work with your WEDL Placement Specialist on time mgmt. when you are struggling (We all struggle!)

5. Time Management Strategies
Things to do with your time each day:
Keep your online presence updated (Job boards , Social media)
Review your “top 10 list” and make sure your have a strategy for applying and networking into these companies.
Network, Network ,Network
Follow up with past contacts, employers, and job leads
Search for new postings
Connect with 5 people a day on LinkedIn
Update your resume and cover letters
Set informational interviews
Introduce yourself to a new recruiter
Volunteer
Take time to exercise and relax!

6. Time Management Strategies
Without a plan and good time management skills, finding a job can be a daunting and high-stress endeavor. It’s easy for job seekers to end up wasting valuable time spinning their wheels or give up entirely if the path forward is not clear.
By creating a plan and sticking to it, you’ll have a much better chance of reaching your goals, maintaining your sanity, and staying positive and productive.