The job seeker spends an average of less than 15 hours per week looking for work, says Michael Farr, author of "The Quick Resume & Cover Letter Book," Although 15 hours may seem like a lot of time, it is minimal compared to 25 hours or more Farr recommends that job seekers focus their search for work each week.
"The average duration varies from three months or more, some are out of work much longer," says Farr. "There is a clear correlation between the time it takes to get a job and the number of hours spent daily and weekly. The more time you spend on your job search each week, the least time you are expected to remain unemployed. Of course, using more effective methods of job search also helps to set aside a massive amount of time in their job search, and use this time wisely generally stable jobs at half the average time. and they often get better jobs, too. "
Farr suggests that job seekers to create a daily timetable that keeps them on task and accountable for their job search progresses. Here is a sample schedule in his book.
7 to 8 pm
Get up, shower, dress and eat breakfast.
8-8:15 am
Organize work, check the calendar of interviews or follow-up and update the program.
8:15-9:00
Review the old leads and follow-up to develop new lines they want publicity, Internet, networking, lists, and so on.
9-10 hours
Make network or direct calls to the employer, to create and organize online meetings and interviews.
10-10:15 am
Take a break.
10:15 to 11:00
Make more new calls and contacts on the Internet.
11-12 h
Follow-up calls and send emails as needed.
12-1 pm
Lunch Break.
1-5 pm
Go to interviews and networking meetings, contacts in the cold ground and conduct research for the interviews to come.
5-8 pm
Attend networking events.