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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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