First, identify the type of job you want. Be specific. Second, set weekly goals. Determine how many resumes you’ll send each week, how many interviews you’ll schedule, and how many people you’ll reach out to in your industry. Third, select two or three high-potential job-search tools to use. Examples include industry-specific job websites, college alumni career services, and headhunting services. Don’t waste time tweaking your resume. Don’t spend days coming up with the perfect elevator pitch. Focus on the 20% of job-search activities that’ll deliver the position you want.
