Job Searching
Checklist for tracking applications and follow-ups
Record each application in one place with the same fields and a dated next step. This checklist covers what to track, how to set follow-up dates and when to close a lead.
The collection
Job Searching
Finding open roles and reaching the right people: planning a search, choosing where to look, networking, reading job postings and keeping track of applications.
Job Searching
Comparing job boards, referrals and direct applications
How job boards, referrals and direct applications compare on effort, speed and fit, and a practical way to combine all three in one job search.
Job Searching
Finding roles that are never advertised publicly
Some openings are filled through referrals, direct contact or internal networks before or instead of a public posting. Here is how they surface and how to approach them politely.
Job Searching
How to build a job search plan you can keep up with
How to build a job search plan with weekly targets you control, a fixed schedule and a limit on active roles, so the effort stays steady enough to keep up.
Job Searching
How to network without feeling like you are asking for a favor
Networking feels like a favor when the first message asks for too much. Learn how to reconnect, make small specific requests, offer something useful and follow up gracefully.
Job Searching
Reading job descriptions to see what a role involves
A job posting mixes duties, requirements and wish-list items. Learn how to separate them, read title and level signals and turn vague wording into useful questions.