| Oftentimes, those looking for telecommuting work, will | | | | simple notebook, which you write down all the |
| apply to several companies at one time to increase | | | | application details in, can be taken anywhere and |
| their chances of getting hired. It does help your | | | | stored anywhere. |
| employment efforts, but it can make it hard to keep | | | | Once you've decided what you're going to use to |
| track of where and when you applied to what | | | | store all your information in; then you can start keeping |
| company. | | | | track of your job searching efforts. |
| It's important to have some kind of organizational | | | | Again, everybody has their own preference of what |
| system to keep track of what you've done so far, | | | | details they want to remember, but here are some of |
| because: | | | | the items you should be including in your organizational |
| - It helps keep you from applying to the same job ad | | | | document: |
| three times | | | | - The date you applied or sent your resume |
| - It helps you avoid the mistake of confusing the hiring | | | | - The company you applied to |
| manager's names | | | | - The hiring manager that will receive your application, if |
| - It helps you know when you can send a follow-up | | | | known |
| email to check on the status of your application | | | | - The job title you applied for (For example: Customer |
| What to use to organize your job searching efforts | | | | Service agent) |
| There are several things you can use to do this. | | | | - Important details from correspondence sent to them |
| Everybody has their own preference, but here are | | | | or received from them (For example: interview dates) |
| some of the more popular choices: | | | | - Any important job ad details, like how long they're |
| Word processing document- This allows a job | | | | accepting applications (gives you an idea of how long |
| searcher to place all they information they want about | | | | of wait you might have) |
| who they apply to. It can be easily printed off the | | | | As time goes on you can refer back to your list and |
| computer and they can file it or carry it around with | | | | make any necessary changes and even cross out the |
| them. | | | | ones that you didn't land or see which ones you could |
| Spreadsheet- This allows you to document important | | | | send follow-up emails to. |
| information concerning each job ad you applied to in an | | | | Having a list handy, that's easily referenced, makes |
| easy to read format. It can also be printed out or it can | | | | your searching much easier. Now, you can avoid |
| be saved on your computer for future reference. | | | | struggling to remember who you applied to, when you |
| Daily planner or calendar- This helps you quickly see | | | | applied and even whether or not you've checked back |
| what day you applied to what job ad. Brief notes are | | | | with them. |
| jotted down about the ad you applied to and the | | | | By avoiding these mistakes, you appear more |
| planner or calendar and it can be carried anywhere. | | | | professional and more organized in a prospective |
| You can also use a computer version of the calendar | | | | employer's eyes. Those who can organize something |
| to keep it saved. | | | | as daunting as a job search, has the ability to organize |
| Spiral notebook- This can be used by those who | | | | details relating to the job they're applying for. Show |
| prefer not to use a computer or feel that the planners | | | | your prospective employer that you can do it. |
| don't have enough room to jot everything down. A | | | | |