| Sunday | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Week 1 | Come up with strengths to better my chances at employment | Wake up and check job boards. The early bird gets the worm. When I find a job that will fit my strengths I go ahead and apply for the position | I will only look for jobs that offer day time work schedules due to school and kids activates | Certain times during the week I will leave the house to apply in person. This not only lets the employer know that you are interested it also allows you to see if the company is looking for employees. | Sometimes it’s a great idea to search for jobs by looking for signs or checking newspapers. Not all companies use monster.com and careerbuilder.com | Check job boards and email to see if anything new was available. | Uses Saturday to spend time with the family. | Week 2 | Uses Sundays to prepare for the week like getting a hair cut to look professional, making sure your business clothing is clean for the week, and updating any information to your resume that might have been over looked | Wake up and check job boards. Remember being precise tells the employers that you want to work. | Allow yourself some personal time. You don’t always need to be knocking down companies doors. Trust me they know that you are looking for work. | Follow up with both last week and this week’s contacts. A simple phone call will show the employer that you are willing to work. | Check newspapers and internet boards to make sure you stay on top of who is hiring. | This is the most important step when looking for a job. This applies to all unemployed people. Don’t give up and don’t show weakness. Stay strong and positive. | Enjoy sometime with the family and relax. Don’t allow the stress to get to you. | Week 3 | Make sure things are ready for the upcoming week | Go over job boards and newspapers for the latest job information | Communication is a big part of finding a job with both family and friends. Maybe they know of a company hiring and can help you get in the door | Stay strong and check emails for any job updates | Stay in contact with all job related contacts they know that you are looking, but might have forgot to call and tell you that you are hired. | Drive around and check out businesses that might not use the internet for employment. Trust me they are out there | Relax it’s been a long three weeks. |