Follow-up is critical. In sales, it takes 7-10 “touches” with an account to close the deal. Create a system for keeping track of all your job search activities and develop a process for following up. That means following up on every resume you send, every networking contact you make, every interview. Know what you need to do and when and put it on your calendar so you don’t forget. Download this worksheet to get started:

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