Planning Your Time

FINDING WORK IS A FULL TIME JOB!

That means in a full time job, you:

A. Have responsibilities (work duties and procedures)

B. "Punch a clock" or be at work "on time"

C. Work hard all day, 40 hours week

D. Report to a boss, who makes sure you carry-out your responsibilities

To find a job, you must:

A. Set your own responsibilities (things you must do everyday to get a job).

B. Wake up early at a set time to start looking for work.

C. Look hard for a job, all day, 40 hours a week.

D. Be your own boss (or appoint a friend to be your "boss") to make sure you carry-out your

job search responsibilities.

Tips for Planning an Effective Job Search:

· Make a "To Do List" every day. Outline daily activities to look for a job.

· Apply for jobs early in the day. This will make a good impression and give you time to complete applications, have interviews, take tests, etc.

· Call employers to find out the best times to apply. Some companies take applications only on certain days and times during the week.

· Write down all employers you contact, the date of your contacts, people you talk to, and special notes about your contacts.

· Apply at several companies in the same area when possible. This saves time and money.

· Be prepared. Have a "master application" and resumes, pens, maps and job information with you all the time. Who knows when a "hot lead" will come your way.

· Follow up leads immediately. If you find out about a job late in the day, call right then!

Don't wait until the next day.

· Network. Tell everyone you know that you are looking for job. Stay in touch with friends and contacts. Follow up new leads immediately.

· Read pamphlets and books on how to get a job (see the list of books at the back of this brochure). The time you spend reading these materials will save you a lot of time in your job search.

· Make automated connections through systems on the Internet, such as America's Job Bank and the Talent Bank