A weekly review prevents the job search from becoming a collection of stale tabs, forgotten follow-ups and reactive decisions.
- Clean status before planning new volume.
- Review conversion by source and fit.
- Choose a small set of high-impact next actions.
Close the open loops
Confirm receipts, update replies, mark closed roles, attach interview notes and schedule promised follow-ups. Remove duplicates and stale research.
Read the evidence
Compare this week's qualified applications, replies and interviews with previous cohorts. Look for a bottleneck rather than judging the whole strategy from one result.
Choose next week's focus
Set targets for discovery, priority applications, outreach, preparation and skill evidence. Protect interview preparation time before adding more application volume.
- Three priority roles
- Two targeted conversations
- One portfolio improvement
- One interview skill focus
Common questions
Should rejected applications remain in the tracker?
Yes. Keep them as historical evidence for source analysis and duplicate prevention.
How long should inactive applications remain open?
Use the employer's timeline when provided. Otherwise establish a consistent aging rule while preserving the record.
Put the guide into practice
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