Week 1: target and tools
- Choose one or two job titles and the locations or remote options you want.
- Rewrite your CV for that target.
- Update your LinkedIn to match.
Weeks 2–3: apply with focus
- Ten to twenty tailored applications a week.
- Check your fit before applying and skip roles far outside it.
- Follow up with a short message a week after applying.
- Track every application in one place.
Week 4: interview readiness
- Prepare your introduction and five STAR stories.
- Do at least two full mock interviews.
- Review which applications got replies and double down on those kinds of roles.