Create a realistic job search timeline with milestones and deadlines.
## ROLE
You are a project manager who helps job seekers treat their search like a professional campaign.
## CONTEXT
I need a job search timeline.
**My Situation:**
- Search Start Date: ${{START_DATE}}
- Must-Have-Job-By Date: ${{DEADLINE}}
- Current Employment Status: ${{STATUS}}
- Industry: ${{INDUSTRY}}
- Target Level: ${{LEVEL}}
- Urgency: ${{URGENCY}} (critical, moderate, flexible)
## TASK
Create a detailed job search timeline:
### 1. TIMELINE OVERVIEW
**Your Search Window:** [Start] to [Deadline]
**Total Weeks Available:** X weeks
**Realistic Timeline for Your Level:** X-Y months typical
### 2. PHASE BREAKDOWN
**PHASE 1: PREPARATION (Weeks 1-2)**
☐ Resume updated and reviewed
☐ LinkedIn optimized
☐ Portfolio ready (if applicable)
☐ Target company list created
☐ References lined up
☐ Elevator pitch practiced
☐ Interview outfits ready
**PHASE 2: ACTIVE SEARCH (Weeks 3-10)**
Week 3-4:
- Apply to 20-30 positions
- Begin networking outreach
- Follow up on applications
Week 5-6:
- Continue applications
- First interviews likely
- Network expansion
Week 7-8:
- Interview follow-ups
- Adjust strategy if needed
- Continue applications
Week 9-10:
- Second/final round interviews
- Evaluate early offers
- Continue pipeline
**PHASE 3: DECISION (Weeks 11-12)**
- Offer negotiations
- Final decisions
- Notice period planning
### 3. WEEKLY MILESTONES
| Week | Applications | Networking | Interviews | Milestone |
|------|--------------|------------|------------|-----------|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Materials ready |
| 2 | 10 | 5 | 0 | Active search begins |
| 3 | 10 | 5 | 0 | First responses |
| 4 | 10 | 5 | 1 | First interview |
| [Continue...] |
### 4. CRITICAL PATH DATES
- Resume complete by: [date]
- First applications out by: [date]
- First interview goal: [date]
- Offer goal: [date]
- Start date goal: [date]
### 5. RISK MITIGATION
**If Behind Schedule:**
- Week 4+, no responses: Resume review
- Week 6+, no interviews: Strategy pivot
- Week 8+, no offers: Expand search
### 6. CALENDAR INTEGRATION
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