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The Challenge Weāre Solving Today
"What jobs should I apply for... and how do I get interviews?"
When I left teaching, I had no clue what to do next.
I was applying to any job that sounded good.
Sound familiar??
I see you over there.
You're doing a whole lot of the same thing.
Let me tell you... there. is. hope.
After applying for promotion after promotion (sometimes within the same company and sometimes with other companies) I know what roles fit me, which companies to target, and which words to use in my resume.
And the interviews? They always come in.
Today, Iām sharing the 8 steps I use and now teach others so they can land corporate roles that pay up.
Common Solutions and Why They Might Not Work
ā Applying to every job you see
This wastes time and energy. You end up applying to roles that donāt fit you.
ā Using one resume for everything
A one-size resume doesnāt show off your best skills. It doesnāt speak the language hiring teams are looking for.
ā Trying 10 different job titles
This makes your job search messy. You donāt get good at any one path.
A Better Approach for You
Use these 8 steps to focus your search. Literally follow them in order.
1ļøā£ Pick 1ā2 Job Titles
Choose roles like:
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Learning Designer
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Customer Success Manager
Stick with them for 1 month so your message is clear.
2ļøā£ Set Your Search Rules
Decide:
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Your lowest salary
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Where you want to work (remote or in-person)
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What kind of companies interest you
Skip jobs that donāt match.
3ļøā£ Find Related Job Titles
Job names change company to company. Try others like:
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Knowledge Management Specialist
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Implementation Specialist
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Client Success Manager
**Pro tip: Use Chat GPT to uncover these other related titles. Literally say "I want to be a [role] or [role]. What job titles could be alternatives to these?"
4ļøā£ Use Smart Search Strings
Use Boolean strings to narrow your search. Try:"customer success" AND onboarding AND ("K-12" OR education OR learning) NOT sales
This is just an example. Obviously, you'll update with keywords relevant to your job search. You can use these strings on Google and LinkedIn to start.
5ļøā£ Spot Keywords in Job Posts
Look for words that repeat, like:
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Learning management
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Success planning
- Program adoption
Add those words to your resume and LinkedIn.
6ļøā£ Show Proof of Your Work
Make one small thing to show off your skills.
It could be:
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A training plan
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A short process guide
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A quick video explaining how youād solve a problem (of course, related to the job you want)
Post it on your featured section in LinkedIn.
7ļøā£ Send Short Messages That Work
Try this:
āHi [Name], Iām a former teacher moving into [job title]. I liked your post on [topic]. What 2 skills should I focus on sharpening first for a role like yours?ā
Keep it friendly and to the point.
8ļøā£ Track What You Do
Keep a simple list:
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Which job you applied to
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The company
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The date
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What you did next (follow-up, interview, etc.)
- The skills your outreach digs up
Check your list every week. Adjust whatās not working. Keep learning.
Your Next Steps
š Choose your 2 job titles
š Set your search rules
š Build your Boolean string and start searching
š Create 1 proof-of-work project this week
P.s. Get my Career Change Acceleratorā¢ when you're ready to get serious about landing more interviews. Itās built for YOU so you donāt have to figure this all out alone.
That's all for this week.
Hope you'll give this a try.
Steph Yesil
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