Manage the search with the same level of analysis and diligence as you would for your employer or when project managing a client.
Executive recruiter John Jazylo of US search firm Leadership Capital Group has a similar view. He believes you should go as far as producing a written job search plan:
“You wouldn’t embark on a business venture without a written plan so why would you proceed with your career planning without it!”
John Jazylo recently hosted a coaching webinar for our executive members at GatedTalent and stressed the importance of having career documents that fundamentally all say the same thing. Have a watch: