How Much Time Do You Spend on Your Job Search?

Tracking Time on your Tasks

Use time tracking apps to get better at completing tasks in your spare time, or to dedicate time on finding a job. Even your stopwatch app on your phone or using your watch can be a good way to get in the habit of tracking time for specific activities. I use an app called Harvest, but you can find one that is right for you.

One example for a job in Information Technology

Looking at Glassdoor for jobs with the title Client Service Partner.

A search yielded 1,260 jobs, I looked at 30 pages, and found 20 jobs to save.

job search activity (example)

Activity Time it Takes (min)

Write a resume (J/E) 60

Send resume  5

Look for a job online 210 minutes on 10/15

1. Call into recruiter / Receive a Call from a Recruiter  5 -   15
2. Revise your resume 60
3. Write a Cover Letter 30 -   90
4. Schedule an Interview 15 -   20
5. Have an Interview 45
6. Give Feedback on an Interview 10
7. Talk with a Recruiter 15 -   60
8. Research Jobs and Visas 30 -   90

The meaning of high-spec might mean the job thinks you are overqualified.

10/13

Starting the job search diary, with a plan to look for a job in 5 1 county or economic areas.

• United States
• Canada
• EU (Germany)
• United Kingdom
• Australia

This is meant to track my actions, not the results per se, so will write a few lines per week.