After a week or two goes by, and you still haven't heard about your resume, don't be shy when it comes to sending an e-mail or making a phone call. Notice that I did not use plural verbs there. Send one e-mail, make one phone call, and do not nag. After another week or two goes by, you can contact them again; but bear in mind the fine line between persistent and annoying. The bonus of having kept all those records, however, is that you'll be able to know when it actually has been a week; you won't have to guess or rely on intuition tainted by desire for a new job. In addition, you'll be able to contact the correct person, rather than having to tree branch your way around the business or leave a message with somebody on the other side of the building. When it comes down to it, you'll have more information, and you'll be able to make better decisions.

Like staying organized in any other area of your life, getting started is going to be the hardest part. In fact, it's probably going to be a downright chore. But once you get into the flow, you'll find that not only is staying organized something that will help you in the long run, it'll be something that you simply can't live without. Hunting for a job without organizing what you're doing is like throwing a dart while blindfolded: You might hit, but your chances would be far greater if you could see what you're doing. Well, it's time to take the blindfold off.

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