Job Search Checklist

Things you need for your job search

[ ] CV
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[ ] cover letter
[ ] website (highly advised)
[ ] LinkedIn profile + download the mobile app to connect on the spot during events
[ ] 3-5 case studies (bonus: having a real-life project!)

💡A real-life project is when you experience collaborating with other people and have to deal with constraints like budget, time, and communication issues. How to create one? Volunteering, participating in a Hackathon, developing a Micro- case study

Applying to jobs

[ ] 5 applications a week
[ ] monitor your applications: create and update your (excel) file with all sent applications
[ ] find your targeted niche and reach out to companies and professionals (read more here)

Networking

[ ] 5 reach-outs / follow-ups which can be through email, LinkedIn, or personal networking
[ ] 2 informational interviews per month (find professionals here)

💡 an informational interview is when you chat with a professional in the field about their job and career journey (it’s not about asking “Do you have a job for me?”)
[ ] 1-2 networking events per week
- [ ] Look for events on LinkedIn. Here is the link: just type in the type of event you are looking for.

Things you can do on LinkedIn

[ ] follow companies you’re interested in working for in order to stay informed of the latest company news and jobs

💡Employers are more likely to reach out to potential candidates who follow their company on LinkedIn
[ ] follow industry experts for tips, trends and job opportunities
[ ] curate your dashboard content to avoid distractions and get the most out of LinkedIn

Practice skills

[ ] keep practicing your new skills
[ ] join a hackathon/volunteering project (and create a “real-life” project out of it!)
[ ] stay up to date with industry information: newsletters, podcasts, blogs…

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