When I ask students and graduates how their job search is going, I often hear one of two answers: “Honestly… I haven’t done much yet.” “I’m applying everywhere, but nothing is happening.” In other words: either too little (waiting and worrying) or too much (randomly applying without focus). What’s missing in both cases is a clear, realistic roadmap. In this article, I’ll outline what an effective 4–8 week job search plan actually looks like for students and graduates, the com