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Job Recovery Checklist
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Article Index
Job Recovery Checklist
Pre-search Checklist
Resume Checklist
Resume Checklist, part 2
Checklist for Creating Interviews
Preparation Checklist for Interviews
Interview Checklist, Part 2
Interview Checklist, Part 3
Post Interview Action Checklist
Final Thoughts
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Pre-search Checklist:

Before you hit those job boards or head to your first networking meeting, take some time to get organized, focused and inspired.  Think of this time like a "warm-up".  You would not just start running a marathon without the proper training and pre-race activities would you?  In this economy, your job-search might be a marathon - so make sure you are ready to endure!


1) Conduct a skills and career accomplishments self-assessment – You can access the very best career assessments here.

2) Create competitive professional presentation materials – find out how by clicking here!

3) Develop categorized references

4) Research the industries that you are interested in working in.

5) Create or revise your resume and cover letters

6) Get Help for the issues surrounding job-loss. Especially stress.

7) Visit the ILostMyJob.com Bookstore for recommended resources to assist you in your search.

8) Watch the interview series “Get Back to Work Faster” with Author Jill Konrath

9) Find your passion!

10) Learn how you can use LinkedIn to your advantage in the job search.

11) Take charge of your online reputation.


 

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