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The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
OKRs are quickly gaining popularity as a goal-setting framework. But, it's not always easy to know how to write your goals, especially if it's your first time using OKRs.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Job Application Team to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Job Application Team OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Job Application Team. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to secure suitable employment this summer
ObjectiveSecure suitable employment this summer
KRArrange for minimum of 2 interviews per week
Follow up on unanswered interview requests regularly- Identify and list potential interviewees
- Send out initial contact and interview request emails
- KRCustomize and send out at least 20 job applications weekly
- Update resume to align with desired job roles
- Find and select 20 suitable job vacancies weekly
- Customize and submit applications for selected jobs
- KRBuild network connections, aim to get 50+ LinkedIn relevant connections
- Utilize LinkedIn's 'People You May Know' feature regularly
- Send connection requests to professionals in your industry
- Engage with relevant posts, commenting to initiate conversations
OKRs to secure a satisfying and rewarding career
- ObjectiveSecure a satisfying and rewarding career
- KRSecure at least 2 job interviews per month
- Practice and hone interviewing skills regularly
- Update resume to highlight skills and accomplishments
- Apply to at least 15 jobs per week
- KRResearch and identify at least 15 potential careers that align with my skills and interests
- Identify personal skills and interests through self-assessment
- Compile a list of 15 potential careers
- Research careers that match identified skills and interests
- KRApply to a minimum of 5 jobs weekly that match the identified careers
- Send applications to identified jobs
- Tailor resumes and cover letters for each job
- Identify 5 jobs weekly matching career preferences
OKRs to secure satisfying employment amidst summer distractions
- ObjectiveSecure satisfying employment amidst summer distractions
- KRNetwork with at least 2 industry professionals daily
- Attend online industry-related workshops or webinars
- Regularly participate in LinkedIn discussions
- Arrange weekly information interviews with industry professionals
- KRCustomize and fine-tune resume for 100% of applications
- Identify job posting requirements and align resume skills accordingly
- Integrate relevant keywords into the resume text
- Review and customize resume layout and design
- KRApply to at least 15 targeted jobs per week
- Update resume and cover letters for each application
- Submit applications and track progress weekly
- Research and identify 15 specific jobs to apply to each week
How to write your own Job Application Team OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
Job Application Team OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to track your Job Application Team OKRs
Quarterly OKRs should have weekly updates to get all the benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Job Application Team OKR templates
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