Our Process Gives You Structure & Detail

Our 99 action steps are designed to practically land that perfect job
Each coaching step is allocated to the appropriate package.

Together we ensure that every step is allocated to an ‘action’ to ensure you are very clear

About what & how you should do things.

Your Coach is here to show and guide you what to do and how to do it.
The DOING part is with you!

Click on any of the steps in the process to see examples of how TheJobSearchCoach supports your job hunt

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1 Prepare For My Job Hunt

Key Tasks

  • Establish & Organize Your Job Hunting Working Space
  • Establish Your Working Rules & Communicate Them to Family & Friends
  • Set Up Your Technology

Key Tools

  • My Situation Analysis Checklist
  • Training Plan Action List
  • The Working SMART Checklist
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2 Define My Perfect Job

Key Tasks

  • Assess Your Most Recent Role
  • Define Your Optimal Employer
  • Define Your Optimal Role

Key Tools

  • My Last Role Evaluation Checklist
  • 10 Things Between You & Your Dream Job
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3 Campaign Planning & Setting My Targets

Key Tasks

  • Draft Your Elevator Pitch
  • Define Your Campaign Plan
  • Set Your Performance Targets

Key Tools

  • My Campaign Plan Checklist
  • Guide To Using The KISS Principle
  • Guide To Writing An Elevator Pitch
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4 Writing Perfect Resumes & Cover Letters

Key Tasks

  • Create Master Resume ( collaborative input FFN)
  • Complete Cover Letter - Decode
  • Draft Master Cover Letter ( collaborative input FFN)
  • Learn to Decode Job Ads

Key Tools

  • My Resume Preparation Checklist (FFN)
  • MIA KR & KA To Optimizing Your Resume for ATS
  • Use of Key & Power words In Your Resume
  • Understand Litmus Resume & Cover Letter writing
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5 Creating My Other Docs & Templates

Key Tasks

  • Define The Contents Of Your Sales Toolkit
  • Create ‘Proof Of Identity’ Pack
  • Collate Proof Of ‘Right To Work’ Documents
  • Generate Testimonials & References
  • Create Your Qualifications Pack
  • Create ‘Proof Of Skills’ Examples

Key Tools

  • My References & Testimonials Checklist
  • My Cover Letter Checklist
  • Telephone / Voice Mail
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6 Social Media & My Personal Brand

Key Tasks

  • The Key Characteristics Of Your Personal Brand
  • Optimise your: (where applicable)
    - LinkedIn Profile
    - Facebook Profile
    - Twitter Profile
    - Google+ Profile

Key Tools

  • Align All Online Profiles With Your Resume
  • Guide To Assessing Social Media For Your Job Hunt
  • The 12 Steps To Building A Professional Linkedin Profile
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7 Defining My Routes to Market

Key Tasks

  • Research Potential Channels To Your Market
  • Evaluate Channels Against Your Aspirations
  • Set Targets For Channel Engagement

Key Tools

  • My Agency Selection
  • Creating Your Sales Channel Strategy
  • Researching Potential Employers
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8 Mapping My Personal Jobs Market

Key Tasks

  • Create Relevant Job Board Profiles
  • Engage With Chosen Social Media
  • Optimize ‘Real World’ Networking
  • Engage With Career Services & Govt. Agencies

Key Tools

  • My Real World Networking Checklist
  • Decode Job Boards and Job ads / ATS ads
  • How To Get The Best Out Of Agencies / Recruiters
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9 Identifying My Perfect Organisation

Key Tasks

  • Evaluate Employers Against Employer Match
  • Create Shortlist Of Target Employers
  • Research Contact Data For Target Employers
  • Evaluate Employers & Conduct A Google ‘Scandal’ Search

Key Tools

  • My Sales Activity Checklist
  • Researching Potential Employers
  • 10 Golden Rules Of LinkedIn
  • The Different Types Of Hiring Authorities In Organisations
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10 Social Media & My Personal Brand

Key Tasks

  • Optimise Your Online & Real World Networks
  • Request Connections Where Appropriate ( “ Ask a Friend “ )
  • Rehearse Call Script & Elevator Pitch for Introductory Calls To Target Employers
  • Follow Up Submissions

Key Tools

  • My Sales Call Preparation Checklist
  • Guide To Cold Calling
  • 10 Tips To Successful Real World Networking
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11 Social Media & My Personal Brand

Key Tasks

  • Evaluate Opportunities Against Job & Employer Match
  • Check Opportunity Closing Date
  • Validate & Proof Read Documents
  • Make Pre Application Call
  • Submit Application & Follow Up

Key Tools

  • My Application Checklist
  • My Resume Checklist
  • My Cover Letter Checklist
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12 Social Media & My Personal Brand

Key Tasks

  • Evaluate Type Of Interview
  • Research Organization
  • Confirm Time & Location
  • Research Interviewers On Social Media
  • Research Success Criteria & Purpose
  • Evaluate Job Description & Person Specification
  • Prepare Answers Using STAR
  • Prepare Questions & Close
  • Prepare Clothing & Appearance
  • Prepare Journey & Logistics
  • Prepare Your Interview Pack

Key Tools

  • My Interview Preparation Checklist
  • My Telephone / SKYPE Interview Preparation Checklist
  • Guide To Assessment Centers
  • 14 Effective Questions To Wow Your Interviewer
  • 10 Steps To Ace A Presentation
  • 8 Tips For Dealing With Interview Nerves
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13 Creating My Other Docs & Templates

Key Tasks

  • Just Go & Ace It!
  • Ask For Feedback
  • Confirm Next Steps & Close The Event
  • Connect With Interviewers On LinkedIn
  • Follow Up 24 Hours After Event

Key Tools

  • The Vital Importance Of Body Language & Voice Control
  • Interview Questions & Answers
  • The Competency Questioning Framework
  • The Behavioral Questioning Framework
  • The Value Based Questioning Framework
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14 Creating My Other Docs & Templates

Key Tasks

  • 'Go/No Go' Decision Using Employer Match
  • Research Your Market Worth
  • Define Negotiation Strategy & Build A 'Case'
  • Review The Offer As A Whole

Key Tools

  • My Negotiation Preparation Checklist
  • My Offer Negotiation Checklist
  • 15 Secrets To Successfully Negotiating A Job Offer
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15 Creating My Other Docs & Templates

Key Tasks

  • Define Your Negotiation ‘Stop Point’
  • Brief Referees
  • Sign & Return Offer & Reference Documents

Key Tools

  • My Acceptance & Exit Checklist
  • My References & Testimonials Checklist
  • 10 Questions You Should Ask Before Accepting A Job Offer
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16 Creating My Other Docs & Templates

Key Tasks

  • Check Notice period
  • Set Up Resignation Meeting & Resign In Writing
  • Negotiate Leaving Date
  • Agree Comms & Handover Process
  • Support Exit Interview Process
  • Secure Testimonials & LinkedIn Connections

Key Tools

  • My Acceptance & Exit Checklist
  • 6 Steps To A Positive Resignation
  • Exit Interviews
  • The Top 10 Exit Interview Questions
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17 Creating My Other Docs & Templates

Key Tasks

  • Complete All Required Documentation
  • Research New Colleagues & Employer
  • Impress Proof Deliver

Key Tools

  • My First Day Preparation Checklist
  • Planning Your First 100 Days = Impress Proof Deliver
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18 Creating My Other Docs & Templates

Key Tasks

  • Update Your LinkedIn Profile
  • Set Up Meetings With Key Individuals
  • Agree Key Performance Indicators & Targets
  • Construct Your 100 Day Plan

Key Tools

  • Managing The Work Life Balance
  • High Impact Behaviours Tor The First 100 Days
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