DAY 1: Starting it Right
Handouts
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ACTION STEPS
In this challenge and in your job search, it may be helpful to use a job search dedicated binder or notebook. Prettify it and name it BIG BUCKS or DREAM JOB.
Here are this week’s action steps:
- Fill up the handout and write down you well-formed smart goal for the next 10 days.
- Visualize and write down your big MOFA. If you prefer to cut out some pictures for your MOFA, that works too.
- Post your goal and your big MOFA somewhere you can see everyday.
Remember to join the Facebook group.
Share your goal and your big MOFA. Ask your questions. I’ll be checking the group everyday.
xo,
DAY 2: Sharpening your tools
Handouts
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ACTION STEPS
Use the worksheet to outline your top skills and experiences; your selling points. Follow the instructions to create a compelling resume.
What did you discover with this action step? Share in the Facebook group.
DAY 3: Keeping it profesh
Handouts
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ACTION STEPS
- Create a new email address for your job search.
- Set-up your voicemail. (Tip: Google Voice is a great tool for customizing your voicemail and sending recorded messages to your email.)
- Create and update your LinkedIn profile.
- Start searching for some openings. Check in LinkedIn, Craigslist and career sections in company websites.
If you’d like to get feedback on your voicemail greeting and LinkedIn profile, ask in our Facebook group.
Don’t forget. SECRET BONUS REVEALED TOMORROW in your email.
DAY 4: Get Movin’ and Get Trackin’
Handouts
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ACTION STEPS
- Put in your tracking worksheet past leads and where you are with that lead. Example: contacted, sent resume, needs follow-up.
- Track your new and future job applications using the tracking worksheet.
- Talk to me. Click the big red button.
Tracking may feel tedious at first but it’ll save you time later as you need to do more follow-ups, send thank you notes, and prepare for interviews.
Share how you’re doing with the tracking sheet in our Facebook group. What other info are you tracking?
DAY 5: Use your Friends
Handouts
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ACTION STEPS
- Choose 5 contacts from your personal network.
- Use the email templates to compose personal emails to your contacts. Don’t copy and paste.
- Send those emails
- “Warm up” your contact first if you haven’t been in touch for a while. Try asking them out for coffee to reconnect.
What came up for you doing today’s challenge? Share in our Facebook group.
DAY 6: Make New Friends
Handouts
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ACTION STEPS
- Research at least 5 networking events. Focus more on events where industry leaders and employees hang out.
- Register to those events and put them in your calendar.
Networking can be such a scary word. It doesn’t have to be. Another way of looking at it is that you’re making new friends. You’re not out there just to connect and ask people for openings. You’re making warm connections. I’ll cover more of this on Day 8.
Share how do you feel about networking in our Facebook group.
DAY 7: Some Like It Cold
Handouts
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ACTION STEPS
- Make a list of your dream companies. Research on these companies and make sure they do have the position you’ll be applying for.
- Research on decision makers and their contact information.
- Create a draft for your email to the decision makers using the handout. As you write about what interests you with their company, think about what the company stands for. You can find this in their websites.
Your cold emails should be tracked as well. Add this to your tracking sheet.
What do you think about cold emailing? Share this in our Facebook group.
DAY 8: Do What Winners Do
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ACTION STEPS
- Send thank you notes or emails to anyone you have interacted with whether through interviews, screening or networking.
- Remember to send thank you notes or emails as well for any job referred to you by your family and friends.
- If you haven’t yet, send follow-up emails to your new connections.
- Follow-up on any pending leads or decisions with recruiters or managers.
How important do you think following-up is during our job search? Share in our Facebook group.
Winning!
Here’s a funny take on the think-positive “winning” philosophy from a webcomic I follow. I totally agree.
DAY 9: Job Boards All Aboard
Handouts
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ACTION STEPS
- Pick 2-3 job board that is relevant to your industry.
- Create a profile in each.
- Search and apply for some positions.
It’s easy to get lost when using job boards. Be conscious on how you’re spending your time. Job boards are also great sites to do more research on your industry’s job market.
Tomorrow’s our last day! Post in our Facebook group the successes you’ve had in the past days.
DAY 10: You Made It, Rockstar!
Handouts
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ACTION STEPS
- Create your own job search schedule you’ll implement for the following weeks.
- My final call to book your challenge bonus session. Click on the button above to book.
- Then you PARTEEEH!
Again, how awesome are you to have made it this far. As you move forward in your job searching quest, continue to post questions and share resources in our Facebook group. I’m checking it everyday!
You’re awesome and you got this!