10 Steps to Find a Job in 90 Days
If you’re used to creating one CV and then sending it out to any job that seems vaguely interesting, then it’s time for a change. That method rarely works — as you probably know far too well. For a better way, follow these 10 steps closely. And by the end of 90 days, you’ll either have a job offer, interviews, or (at least) a solid and effective plan of landing a decent job soon!

Step 1: Develop a Career Plan
Before you even begin to look for jobs, you need to know what you’re looking for. Because you’re not just looking for any job. You’re looking for a job you’ll enjoy — a job that won’t leave you searching for the next one just weeks after starting. And the best way to find that type of job is to begin your job search with a solid career plan. How do you develop one of those? Self-evaluation. What are your top hard and soft skills? What job title do you hope to have in 5 years? What about your ideal salary? And if you’re currently employed, what do you like about your current job? What do you dislike? Is it important that you get to continue developing certain skills in your next job? Once you’ve answered those types of questions, create a plan that includes your goals for the next 90 days. Then, write out actionable steps you’ll take to achieve those goals.

Step 2: Create a Master CV
You’ll need to tailor your CV. Most companies don’t care to see every single work experience you’ve ever had. They only want the information most pertinent to the job at hand. BUT you should have a record of every career experience that you might include on your CV. This is called a Master CV and it serves two purposes:
It ensures you don’t forget any of your relevant experiences when you’re creating your tailored CVs
It makes it easy to quickly put together those tailored CVs because you can just literally copy and paste without needing to rewrite, reformat, or revise the wording every time
What should go on your Master CV? Good question! Your Master CV should include all of your:
Work and internship experience with bullet points detailing measurable accomplishments (e.g. helped raise revenue by 21%) and core responsibilities, Volunteer and extracurricular experience with bullet points detailing accomplishments and core responsibilities, A list of both your hard and soft skills with examples of how you’ve used them in a work setting, Higher education degrees, career-specific certifications, workshops, and trainings .Honors, awards, grade point averages, and special achievements like presentations or publications , Information about any memberships in career-related groups, Contact information for people you might list as references . This might seem like a lot of effort at first. But you’ll thank yourself for creating a Master CV when you reach step 6!

Step 3: Build Your Professional Network
If you already have a robust network, begin reaching out to people within the industry or companies you hope to work with. Let them know you’re in the process of finding a job. Don’t be afraid to ask if they know of any job openings or if they can connect you with someone who might. Even if you’re new to networking, there’s a lot of ways you can quickly build the professional network you need to find a job quickly. For example, you can:
Reach out to old classmates and colleagues, Join and contact members of your university’s alumni club, Attend professional meetups, conferences, and workshops online and in-person, Connect with professionals with similar career paths on LinkedIn, Cold email people you admire in your field/dream companies and ask them if they’re available for an informational interview.

Step 4: Conduct Informational Interviews
Even if you already have a robust professional network, you should conduct informational interviews. Not sure what that is? No problem. An informational meeting is a meeting to learn about the experience of someone working in a field, role, or company that interests you. Because informational interviews are 1-on-1, they’re one of the best ways to build meaningful professional connections.
They’re also your opportunity to ask questions about their career trajectory, receive insights about their company’s hiring process, and get advice on how to advance your career. How do you get this information? You ask questions like:
How did you get into your current role?
What do you like most about your job/company?
Where do you see this industry/company headed in the next 5 years?
What was the hiring process like?
What type of person succeeds at your company?
If you were in my position, what would you do to get to where you are in your career now?

Step 5: Look for Jobs Using Multiple Resources
Don’t limit your job search to one or two online job boards. Use multiple. But also take your job search efforts offline. So, if you’re determined to find a job in 3 months, you’ll need to look in more places than one and use multiple resources. How do you do that? In addition to online job boards, you should also:
Ask your professional network, friends, and family, Look at company career pages and social media pages, Go to career fairs , Contact recruiting agencies

Step 6: Tailor Your CV to Each Job Application
You created a Master CV in step 2. But remember that one is just for your reference. For every job you apply for, you should create a new CV that is tailored specifically to the job and company. Why do this? Because hiring managers are scanning your resume looking specifically for keywords and phrases that signal you have the right skills and experience for the role. So, you want to make sure you’re only showing them the information they need for that evaluation.

Step 7: Apply for Jobs You’re Qualified For
Tailoring your application and CV to each specific job takes time and effort. And you may be tempted to start throwing your CV at every available job opening in order to increase your chances. Please don’t do this! It never works. Getting a job is not a game of chances, it requires strategic effort on your part. How many jobs should you apply for? There’s no exact number that guarantees success. But, generally, you should be aiming to apply for 4-5 jobs per week. Yes, that means submitting a job application every working day, which is a substantial amount of work. But, with time, you’ll get faster at putting together the applications. And all that hard work will feel worth it when you start getting interviews and (hopefully) have multiple job offers to consider.

Step 8: Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile
Don’t undervalue the importance of your LinkedIn profile. It’s not just a digital copy of your resume. It’s a reflection of your personal brand. And hiring managers, recruiters, and potential connections will look at it to evaluate your fit for work opportunities. To optimize your LinkedIn profile, start by making sure each section is filled out. Make sure it’s clear what your skills and areas of expertise are. And don’t stop there. With a complete profile, you now have a draft to refine and improve further.

Step 9: Ask for Referrals and References
If you can get a referral from someone working at the company, you can give yourself a huge advantage. Why do we say that? Because companies favor candidates who their trusted employees already see as a good fit for the role and company. companies? Networking!
For example, you might be able to get a referral from someone in your existing network or by continuing to build a professional relationship with someone you conducted an informational interview.

Step 10: Communicate with Hiring Managers Throughout the Hiring Process
You never want the hiring manager to doubt your interest in the job. And to do that you need to stay at the top of their mind throughout the hiring process. That means you’re sending regular follow up emails, updating them on any new achievements or experiences that make you qualified for the job. You can also be proactive by demonstrating how you might approach some of the core responsibilities of the job if hired.

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