An integral part of any successful job search is keeping track of the details. How often are you sending out resumes? Can you even remember how many jobs you've applied to? Intense job hunting can feel chaotic at times.
Most of the tracking is already done in TopOfJobs.com job portal.
You're sending out tons of resumes, making lots of contacts, attending networking events and going out on interviews. Then, the phone rings and you have no idea who's on the other end of the line... Diligently documenting your search gives you a quick reference guide you can use to refresh your memory when you need it most. Instead of stammering, you can instantly refer to your documents.
Keep a list of contacts with detailed information about each individual and the dates you connected with them. Keep a list of the companies to which you've sent resumes. After an interview write down your thoughts. Pinpoint positive and negative aspects. These questions and their answers are key in analyzing your search.