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First steps

• Make a plan with firm goals
• Treat your search as a full-time job
• Write down all your skills
• Keep reminding yourself of your goals

Make a plan with firm goals

A good plan includes goals, a list of things you’re going to do and dates you’ll do them by. It’s important to write all this down and to keep looking at it to remind you of what you want to achieve. If you’d like help with your plan, talk it over with your Case Manager.

Setting goals

A goal is a dream with deadlines – it could be short, medium or long term. Long-term goals are usually easier to reach if you set several short-term goals that help you get there. There may also be things that could get in your way – you need to recognise these things and plan to overcome them.

Take action now

Finding work is a full-time job. You need to decide on a daily job search routine and stick to it. Set aside time each day to read the papers, make phone calls and check job listings at our service centres. And set yourself targets, like how many calls you’ll make each day before lunchtime.

Reaching your goals

The formula for reaching your goals is simple. Know what you want and take action to get it. Then notice what happens. If what you’re doing doesn’t get results, then do something different. You will succeed.

What are your skills and abilities?

You need to be able to tell employers what you can do – so you need to think about what your skills and abilities are. List all your work skills. Then list all the other things you’re good at too – for instance:

• are you honest and reliable?
• Do you get on with others?
• Can you make decisions and manage money?

All these things are important to employers. It’s also a good idea to list some of the things you’d like to improve on, for example self-confidence or timekeeping. Ask us how we can help you gain or improve your skills.

Stay confident

Finding work isn’t easy and there may be knock-backs at times – like jobs you don’t get or employers who don’t reply. Stay positive and remind yourself of your goals and skills by looking at the things you’ve written on your worksheet.