Here's how you can optimize your job search with realistic deadlines.

One of the biggest challenges job hunters face is setting realistic expectations to successfully land their next role. First, I work with my clients to set up LinkedIn job alerts creating a time-saving, automated, daily lead pipeline. Second, my clients submit 10-15 weekly applications through LinkedIn Jobs to "run the numbers" and increase their weekly interviews. Just as seasoned farmers focus on planting many seeds to create a huge harvest, understanding that fully grown crops don't appear overnight, my clients put in the work to increase and track their weekly applications. Our coaching sessions prepare them to ace their interviews. Control your momentum and do more to get in front of hiring employers faster. Plant more seeds!

Setting realistic deadlines for each stage of the process, such as updating your resume, networking, and applying for positions. Break down larger tasks into smaller, manageable steps and prioritise them based on urgency and importance. By setting achievable deadlines, you can maintain momentum, stay organized, and increase your chances of success in finding the right opportunity. Allocate time to reflect and pivot if needed. Celebrate the wins, big or small. Make rest and leisure part of the plan too.

Define your job search objectives and create a realistic plan that you can commit to. Breakdown each stage of the job search process e.g. CV creation; up-dating LinkedIn / social media profiles; creating a list of target companies / jobs; expanding your network; Job applications & tracking; Interview preparation; and offer negotiation. These stages will form the basis of your plan, you can then add specific, measurable, & time-bound tasks. I also recommend having regular reviews in place to see what is working and what isn’t. Celebrate the wins however small they are e.g. making a new connection, had a good call etc. Lastly, take time out and be kind yourself, job searching can be emotionally exhausting so please look after your health.

Making a list of your target employer companies is the starting step. Then setting timelines of say 4 days on researching and studying a single target company for it's mission to align your career objective is the next step.

A weekly or monthly review of your job search is an incredibly undervalued aspect of successful job searching. Take the time to review and to truly assess your progress towards your job search goals. By evaluating where you need to dedicate more time, energy or effort vs. where you may be spending too much time, energy and effort you be better optimize your job search

Networking on LinkedIn is commonly misunderstood by job seekers as sending connection requests. And a big mistake is to ask for the job in the connection request message itself. Why would someone who does not know you respond to your request? To network effectively think of the 'value' that you can genuinely add to the opposite person's career and life. That is how you start developing and building a relationship.

Un mito que se tiene es que buscar trabajo demora 6 meses. He visto a muchos clientes disminuir este plazo con una sola estrategia potenciada: NETWORK. Si logras tener un plan de networking consistente, con metas claras de reuniones por semana, puedes bajar el tiempo total que te tomará recolocarte. Pruébalo!

Preparing for interviews is mandatory. While coaching my clients I always tell them that interview prep is as critical as your passport is for going abroad. So before going for an interview have a checklist of critical areas that you will complete researching and studying. And invest enough time on preparation so that you feel confident. If you have received an interview call or are expecting one, it is good to set aside a good 4-5 days on it's preparation. If you do not get enough notice for the interview, then burn the mid-night oil and do it. But interview prep is a must.