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Before you start your job search

How to use this checklist

Offer it to professionals thinking about a move but not yet applying. It shows them what to prepare first and why a coach helps.

What is inside

Your directionThe kind of role you want next, in one sentence.
Your CVA short summary at the top that matches your target role.
Your LinkedIn profileA headline that says what you do and what you are looking for, not only your current job title.
Your storiesFive stories ready to tell: A success, a failure and what you learned, a conflict, a time you led and a time you changed your mind.
Your target listTwenty to thirty organisations you would like to work for.
Your peopleTwo or three referees who have agreed and know what you are applying for.
Your first four weeksWeek one: Direction and CV.

Three title ideas for your own version

Start your job search well
The job search readiness checklist
Before you apply for your next role

Where to promote it

LinkedInalumni networksprofessional associationscareer podcasts

What should you prepare before starting a job search?

A one sentence target role, a CV of achievements, a matching LinkedIn profile, five practised stories, a target list and referees who know what you want.

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