Turning this into action.
MONTH ONE
Decide the direction, specifically Establish what evidence you currently have Identify the single largest gap
MONTH TWO
Start one project that produces evidence Rewrite your curriculum vitae with outcomes Update your professional profile
MONTH THREE
Finish the project Publish it with an explanation Ask two people for feedback on your materials
MONTH FOUR
Identify ten target employers Find one person at each Begin applications and outreach
MONTH FIVE
Practise interviews, aloud, with someone Prepare your account of past work Prepare questions to ask
MONTH SIX
Run processes Track where rejections occur Adjust the corresponding thing
WHAT TO DO THROUGHOUT
Participate somewhere, weekly Stay in contact with former colleagues Record what you deliver
WHAT TO MEASURE
Applications sent Responses received Stages reached
WHAT TO ADJUST
Whatever the figures point at.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Slower than hoped, and not linear.
WHAT MATTERS MOST
Consistency, over intensity.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Plan for six months and start in month three.
WHAT TO DO TODAY
The first item.
