Dan ManCa's THE GOAL
##The 3 Step Action Plan###
##1) Set Your Goal: Have you taken the time to clearly identify where you want your career to go - and how to get there? Sit down and clarify your goal until you can answer the question, "What are you looking for?" in 20 words or less.
##2) Develop Your Plan: Now that you know what role you want, develop a schedule of how you will spend your time over the next quarter. Create a detailed list of things you need to get done - and make sure you assign deadlines.
##3) Keep Yourself Organized: How many job applications do you have out there that are still possibilities? If you can't answer this question then your job search is NOT organized. You need a clear, efficient system that not only keeps track of the opportunities you're pursuing but also the specific people you need to follow up with.