10 Actions to Support Your Job Search

Doing several recent client job searches have given me ideas that will benefit your search.

Dan Hanley
2 min readDec 11, 2023
Author checking resumes. Photo credit: Author

I have been laid off and know what it’s like to be in a job search. It can be pretty stressful. The shorter time you’re unemployed, the better.

I have also done several job searches for clients recently, and with each search I encounter more actions I think will be helpful to those looking for a new job.

Here are 10 actions that I think will help you during your search:

1. Apply for positions that match your experience with the needs of the organization.

2. Ensure your resume and cover letter have no typos by self-editing before sending.

3. Use your resume as a template; make additions and changes to it based on the requirements of the position to which you are applying.

4. If applying through a third-party, like Indeed, make sure you have attached everything the organization requires to apply, for example a cover letter.

5. Continuing with third-party, if they ask screening questions, answer them. If you cannot answer them based on your experience, do not apply.

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Dan Hanley

I write about nonprofits, fundraising, recruiting, self-care. Human rights, domestic violence, borders, and refugee focused. Sober. Vegan. https://altrui.org/