�� Look at your search holistically after 3 weeks Are you gaining traction? Do you have promising conversations in progress? Have you had any interviews or returnship program responses?

�� Identify where you are in the process Early stage: Mostly submitting applications with few responses. For returning professionals this is completely normal at 3 weeks. The answer is almost always more relationship-building and more returnship program focus rather than simply more applications. Building stage: Getting responses and early conversations. Focus on converting these into interviews by sharpening your narrative and preparation. Active stage: Have interviews scheduled or completed. Shift primary focus to preparation and follow-up.

�� Adjust your Week 4 priorities based on where you are