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welcome to creating a job search grid presented by the job and career
education center at carnegie library of pittsburgh
my name is rhea
the goal of this tutorial is to explain and demonstrate the value of a job
search grid
a job search grid is a table that a job seeker can use to keep track of
jobs to which they have applied
using a table keeps the information organized and easy to read
a job search grid can be created using a word processing program or a spreadsheet
program
the example used in this tutorial was created in microsoft word
this job search grid is the table that i used to track my job search
the information i've included makes sense to me and is a suggestion only
feel free to include information that you think will help you to stay
organized
this grid has seven columns
the information includes a number
the company name
the last date to apply to the position
the position title
information about the company or position
the date the application was submitted or sent
and any responses to the application
each field is flexible
for example in the website application information column i sometimes include an
application confirmation number
the specific location of the position
notes about the position
the position description or linked documents related to my application
the job search grid helps me to remember where i applied when i applied and what
response if any i received
the colors used also help me keep track of my search
a great position has been filled or closed
i did not get the job
a green position is a job i did get
an uncolored position is still open
to create a table in microsoft word go to the insert tab on the ribbon
under table click on the down arrow
hover the mouse over the grid to highlight the number of columns and
rows you want in your table
this grid has seven columns and began with about seven rows
you can always add rows later
when the columns and rows you want are highlighted in orange
click in the lower right-hand box
the table will be inserted into your document
to add data to a cell of the table click in that square
when you see the blinking cursor you can type in information
once you have created the grid you can begin to track the jobs to which you
applied
beyond a simple list
there are at least four distinct uses for the job search grid
you can use the grid to illuminate trends in your job search
for example looking at your grid you may notice that certain companies never
contact you
there may be something you can do differently when applying to this
company to help you with future applications
the grid can also help you keep appropriate records of your search
this can be especially important if you are applying for unemployment benefits
deferments on student loans and other services that require evidence of an
active job search
the grid can help you when you receive calls in response to your
application
by referring to your grid you can remind yourself about the company
the position to which you applied and other basic information
being prepared always makes a good impression on potential employers
finally keeping a job search grid can help you manage the challenges of a job search
having a grid can help you see the work you're doing toward getting a job
a job search grid can be a wonderful organizational and motivational tool
for other job search organization suggestions
please see our tutorials on file naming and creating an information reference sheet
good luck with your job search
if you have questions about this tutorial
please contact the job and career education center
412
622
3133
or jcec@carnegielibrary.org
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