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The Challenge We’re 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, I’m 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
❌ Applying to every job you see
This wastes time and energy. You end up applying to roles that don’t fit you.
❌ Using one resume for everything
A one-size resume doesn’t show off your best skills. It doesn’t speak the language hiring teams are looking for.
❌ Trying 10 different job titles
This makes your job search messy. You don’t get good at any one path.
A Better Approach for You
Use these 8 steps to focus your search. Literally follow them in order.
1️⃣ Pick 1–2 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.
2️⃣ 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 don’t match.
3️⃣ 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?"
4️⃣ 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.
5️⃣ 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.
6️⃣ 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 you’d solve a problem (of course, related to the job you want)
Post it on your featured section in LinkedIn.
7️⃣ Send Short Messages That Work
Try this:
“Hi [Name], I’m 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?”
Keep it friendly and to the point.
8️⃣ 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 what’s not working. Keep learning.
Your Next Steps
👉 Choose your 2 job titles
👉 Set your search rules
👉 Build your Boolean string and start searching
👉 Create 1 proof-of-work project this week
P.s. Get my Career Change Accelerator™ when you're ready to get serious about landing more interviews. It’s built for YOU so you don’t 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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