{"id":2134,"date":"2014-02-15T13:04:30","date_gmt":"2014-02-15T21:04:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?p=2134"},"modified":"2014-04-22T12:09:30","modified_gmt":"2014-04-22T19:09:30","slug":"5-stages-job-hunt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/5-stages-job-hunt\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Stages of the Job Hunt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/gov-talk\/career-advice\/5-stages-job-hunt\/attachment\/juliana-job-hunt\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2136\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2136\" src=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/juliana.job_.hunt_.jpg\" alt=\"juliana.job.hunt\" width=\"418\" height=\"448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/juliana.job_.hunt_.jpg 746w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/juliana.job_.hunt_-279x300.jpg 279w, https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/02\/juliana.job_.hunt_-480x514.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px\" \/><\/a>The fastest way to land a job is to develop a plan and put it into action.<\/p>\n<p>A good place to start is to create an \u201caction list\u201d for each of the 5 stages of the job hunt. Below you\u2019ll find a description of each stage as well as a list of possible tasks. But no two job searches are alike, and the list isn\u2019t all-inclusive. Be creative. Think outside of the box. And get <i>your <\/i>plan down on paper.<\/p>\n<p><b>Stage 1: Determine Your Career Goals <\/b><\/p>\n<p>You can\u2019t embark on a job hunt if you\u2019re not sure what type (or types) of jobs you\u2019re looking for. It can be easy to overlook this step and just start the hunt, especially if you were recently laid off. Resist this temptation. Give yourself at least a day to explore your options and dream about your future.<\/p>\n<p>But don\u2019t get lost in the dreaming. Be realistic. What jobs are you <i>actually <\/i>qualified for? You can contact people in fields you\u2019re considering to find out for sure. If you want to make a major career change, can you afford the time and money for additional training?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Look back at your career<\/i>. What tasks, jobs, and companies made you happiest? The most miserable?<\/li>\n<li><i>Take self-assessment tests.<\/i> What\u2019s your work personality? What are you strengths and weaknesses? (Try the Princeton Review Career Quiz, Myers-Briggs Personality Type Test, and Queendom\u2019s Career Tests.)<\/li>\n<li><i>Research careers and industries.<\/i> Is your industry growing or shrinking? What other careers best match your skillset?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Stage 2: Build Your Personal Brand<\/b><\/p>\n<p>It may sound cheesy, but it\u2019s an effective way of thinking about creating your resume, cover letter, and other support materials. You\u2019re selling yourself, and you want to present a clear and focused idea of what you have to offer. Make sure that everything works together to showcase the skills and experience that are most relevant to jobs you\u2019re applying for. If you\u2019re applying to different types of jobs, you\u2019ll want to establish slightly different brands for each.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Define your brand<\/i>. Start by writing it out \u2013 in paragraph form, a bullet list, whatever is most comfortable to you. Then check to ensure all the materials you\u2019re preparing for your job search match up with that brand.<\/li>\n<li><i>Create your resume.<\/i><b> <\/b>Get feedback, double- and triple-check for errors, and then get print, Word doc, and PDF versions ready.<\/li>\n<li><i>Create templates for your cover letter.<\/i> It\u2019s crucial to customize your cover letter for each position, but you don\u2019t need to start from scratch each time.<\/li>\n<li><i>Gather references and letters of recommendations.<\/i> You may not need them, but being able to provide them immediately upon request goes a long way towards establishing credibility.<\/li>\n<li><i>Evaluate your social networks.<\/i> A LinkedIn profile is a must for most fields, but you may want to make sure that content you\u2019ve shared on other social networks also support your career growth (or at least don\u2019t hurt it).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Stage 3: Find Job Openings<\/b><\/p>\n<p>And now it\u2019s time for the \u201chunting\u201d. The key is to stay active, be creative, and use as many sources as possible. Don\u2019t rely on just one website, one contact, or one event to help connect you with the job you need.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Set up job searches<\/i>. Get leads sent to your inbox, and bookmark sites to check on a daily basis (or more frequently). Find sites that specifically target your industry, like CareersInGovernment.com\u2019s very own <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/find-jobs\/\" target=\"_blank\">job search tool<\/a>, and check out sites like JobTonic that allow you to check job openings for multiple career sites from one location.<\/li>\n<li><i>Network.<\/i> Call up former co-workers and bosses. Visit with old friends for lunch. Attend job fairs. Don\u2019t stay inside all day \u2013 get out there and be seen.<\/li>\n<li><i>Create a routine.<\/i> This job search <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">is<\/span> your job. Make a task list for what you must complete every day, and follow through.<\/li>\n<li><i>Follow up.<\/i> Send thank you notes. Shoot an email to everyone whose business card you collect. Many people have trouble with networking because they don\u2019t follow through with building new connections.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Stage 4: Interview<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This is the most exciting and nerve-wracking stage. You&#8217;ve made it past that huge pile of resumes, and they&#8217;re ready to actually get to know you. This means that they believe you\u2019re likely qualified to handle the job, so it\u2019s more a matter of confirming that you can actually deliver what your resume or cover letter promises and that you\u2019re a good match for the company culture.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Prepare<\/i>. Research the company, the industry, and the specific position. If it\u2019s a phone interview, you can even have helpful materials laid out in front of you for reference.<\/li>\n<li><i>Practice<\/i>. Run through common interview questions (particularly difficult ones like \u2018tell me about yourself\u2019) by yourself, with a friend, or better yet with a mentor in the field.<\/li>\n<li><i>Dress to impress<\/i>. It\u2019s hard to over-dress for an interview. Even if it isn\u2019t the industry norm to wear a suit and tie, doing so usually still helps your chances.<\/li>\n<li><i>Relax<\/i>. If you\u2019ve done all the leg work, you\u2019re ready for this. Remind yourself of that before you go in, and just focus on being yourself.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Stage 5: Start the Job<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Isn\u2019t the job hunt over once you get the job? No. In many cases, companies have a three-month trial or probationary period. If you\u2019re not the right fit, you\u2019ll be right back to square one. Plus, the impression you make in those first few weeks and months can have a big impact on your future growth at the company. If you over-deliver on expectations, you may find that you move up faster.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i>Introduce yourself.<\/i> A stronger network will help you in your job (and in the future, if you\u2019re job hunting again). Take initiative and say hello.<\/li>\n<li><i>Be on the lookout for a mentor. <\/i>A veteran at the company can help you better understand expectations and office politics.<\/li>\n<li><i>Document your contributions. <\/i>Create a document that you regularly update with specific accomplishments you\u2019ve made on the job.<\/li>\n<li><i>Ask for a three month review.<\/i> It\u2019s a great opportunity to bring up those contributions, ask for new opportunities, and request feedback on how you can improve.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The fastest way to land a job is to develop a plan and put it into action. A good place to start is to create an \u201caction list\u201d for each of the 5 stages of the job hunt. 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