I will begin my active job search on October 15, 20xx. I plan to spend 10 hours per week conducting my job search. (A minimum of 15-10 hours weekly is recommended while you are still working. If you are between jobs, 30 hours is recommended.)
Here is an example worksheet. (Below, you will find a worksheet to download.)
| Job Search Technique | Percentage of Time Using Each Job Search Technique | Hours Spent Using Each Technique |
| Answering advertisements on Internet job boards | 20% | 2 hrs. per week |
| Contacting friends and other personal contacts | 30% | 3 hrs. per week |
| Contacting targeted employers directly | 30% | 3 hrs. per week |
| Attending job fairs and attending association meetings | 20% | 2 hrs. per week |
| Totals: | 100% | 10 hours
(Should equal the total number of commitment hours) |
Job Search Strategies to Utilize:
• Using the Internet for job listings
• Asking friends and relatives for job leads
• Sending personal contact cover letters and following up with phone calls
• Sending direct employer cover letters and following up with phone calls
• Using your school’s placement/career services
• Using executive search firms and employment agencies
• Networking at association meetings
• Attending job fairs
• Attending association meetings
• Asking for job leads from your local workforce development group
Job Search Worksheet: Time Management
I will begin my job search on ___________________. I plan to spend ______________ hours per week conducting my job search. (A minimum of 5-10 hours weekly is recommended while you are still working. If you are between jobs, 30 hours is recommended.)
| Job Search Technique | Percentage of Time Using Each Job Search Technique | Hours Spent Using Each Technique |
| Totals: | 100% | _____ hours(Should equal the total number of commitment hours) |