Action Plan
An action plan is about you managing your job search. To prepare a plan you need to:
- Set priorities.
- Decide the actions to take step-by-step.
- Settle on a deadline in each case.
- Establish which person or resource you need to access to help you achieve your goals.
Below is a sample Job Search Action Plan:
Key Priorities |
A. Knowing What Job I Want |
|---|---|
| Actions | 1. Research Jobs
Ciara McDevitt, Senior Brand Manager, Jameson Noel Maher, Gift Program - Fidelity Paul Vance KPMG, Head of Resourcing Cara Fallon (Ex BDO) Recruitment Expert
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| By When | 1. 31 October 2. 31 December |
| Key People/Resources | 1. Careers4Graduates.org 2. Speak to neighbours doing this type of work |
Key Priorities |
B. Continuing Job Search |
|---|---|
| Actions | 1. Update CV 2. Target employers to receive it |
| By When | 1. 30 January 2. 27 February |
| Key People/Resources | 1. Careers Adviser 2. Newspapers / Networking contact |
Key Priorities |
C. Get Interviews |
|---|---|
| Actions | 1. Continue to make targeted applications 2. Check adverts |
| By When | 1. 30 June 2. 30 June |
| Key People/Resources | 1. Interview practice facilities at Careers Service 2. Careers website / newspapers |
Create your own Job Search Action Plan using this blank Action Plan.
