post-grad.md

Post-Grad Job Search Action Plan Template

1: Job Search Plan: Create a schedule & goals

40-hour work week:

9-10am: breakfast/respond to emails

10-11am: codewars

11am-12pm: lunch/break time

12-3pm: job search

3-5pm: project/research

I want to have an offer signed by July 2nd.

goals:

monthly: Get 4 interviews per month

weekly: Apply for 10-20 jobs per week

daily: Apply for 2-4 jobs per day

2: Longterm Career Plan: What are your career goals?

Where do you want to go in your career? Unclear. At this point I really just want to continue learning and expanding my knowlegde. Create a foundation I can grow on. Work remotely. Travel.

Vision Statement:

I will find a position that in some way combines design and development. I will head said position. I will start by finding a job that allows some creative freedoms and build on that until I'm confident in my ability to lead others in a creative/technical field.

Option #1: Side Hustle Plan

What side project(s) do you want to work on? How could you decide on a side project?

I've been doing research into AI and would like to develop this further. Unclear exactly what this would look like at the moment. More research needs to be done.

Take these steps:

Generate and come up with an idea:

Read and research -- what problems need solving? Brainstorm -- what's important to you? Have fun! What would be fun and exciting to try out? Document a plan for your side project:

What will your MVP look like? When do you want working software by? Who are your users?