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Job Search Basics

Searching for work is a project. Here is how to plan your week, track what you send, and build relationships that open doors.

Guides for this step

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Networking for People Who Hate Networking

A low-pressure approach to building professional relationships: start with people you know, ask for advice instead of jobs, and follow up in small, genuine ways.

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Step 04

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How to Organize Your Job Search

Treat your search like a project: set a weekly rhythm, track every application in one place, and spend your energy on the openings that fit best.

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Printable checklist

Weekly Job Search Checklist

Tick items off as you go. Your checks stay on this page only and aren't saved or sent anywhere.

01Review your tracker and sort by follow-up date
02Send your planned number of tailored applications
03Reach out to two people in your network
04Follow up on applications from last week
05Spend one block of time on skill-building
06Check new postings from your saved alerts
07Note one thing to adjust next week

Helpful tools

Hourly ↔ Salary Converter

Turn an hourly rate into weekly, monthly, and yearly pay, or work backward from a salary.

Resume Readiness Checklist

Check your resume against 15 points hiring managers notice, with a live progress score.

Weekly Job Search Planner

Set your weekly hours and get a balanced plan for applications, networking, and skill-building.