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Career Development
Job Search Tool

Job Search Strategy Planner

Move from reactive scrolling to a deliberate, trackable search strategy. A focused job search beats a broad one every time.

The research on job search: Most roles are filled through networks before they are advertised. A targeted strategy — clear target, warm connections, and a systematic weekly approach — is three to five times more effective than applying to everything that looks relevant.

Your Target

Target role / title
Target level (e.g. senior, head of, director)
Target sector(s)
Target location / working pattern
Salary range (minimum)
Timeline: I want to be in my new role by
My two or three strongest selling points for this target role

Target Companies Tracker

Identify 8–12 companies you genuinely want to work for. Research them before applying. A warm application beats a cold one every time.

CompanyWhy this companyConnection / contactStatus

Networking Action Plan

Networking is not about asking for jobs. It is about getting information, perspective, and warm introductions. Aim for five meaningful conversations per week during an active search.

Name & roleHow we are connectedWhat I want to learn / askNext step

Weekly Job Search Schedule

DayPlanned activityTime block
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday

Applications Tracker

Role & companyAppliedResponseNext step / notes