Job Search Action Plan

Create a structured job search action plan for me.

My situation:
- Current status: [EMPLOYED/UNEMPLOYED/ABOUT TO BE LAID OFF/
  GRADUATING]
- Target role: [JOB TITLE]
- Target timeline: [WHEN I WANT TO START A NEW ROLE]
- Hours per week I can dedicate to job searching: [NUMBER]
- My biggest challenge: [WHAT'S HOLDING ME BACK]
- What I've tried so far: [PREVIOUS JOB SEARCH EFFORTS]

Create a detailed action plan that includes:
1. Week 1-2: Foundation
   - Resume and LinkedIn optimization tasks
   - Target company list creation
   - Networking strategy setup
2. Week 3-4: Launch
   - Application targets (how many per week)
   - Networking outreach cadence
   - Skills building priorities
3. Week 5-8: Momentum
   - Application strategy refinement
   - Interview preparation
   - Follow-up systems
4. Ongoing: Maintenance
   - Weekly activity targets
   - Progress tracking metrics
   - When to adjust strategy

Include:
- Daily and weekly task checklists
- Metrics to track (applications sent, responses received,
  interviews scheduled)
- How to stay motivated during a long search
- When to pivot strategy if results aren't coming

My support system: [WHO CAN HELP -- mentor, career coach,
partner, friends in industry]