2/5/2026 - 7 min read
Designing a Sustainable Job Search System
How to run your search like an operator: pipelines, metrics, and weekly reviews.
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Table of contents
Pipeline design
Separate sourcing from application execution. Keep one board for opportunities and another for active conversations so your signal does not get diluted.
Metrics that matter
Track conversion per stage: sourced -> applied -> screened -> interview loop -> offer. This lets you diagnose whether your bottleneck is targeting, messaging, or interviewing.