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When you know what you want, it’s easier to find the right opportunities.
- Identify your SMART Career Goal to guide your job search.
Help employers and your network quickly understand who you are, what kind of work you’re looking for, and what you bring to the table.
- Your personal brand communicates your skills and career goal, showing employers what makes you qualified and unique.
- Before you start applying or networking, create or update your résumé, cover letter, LinkedIn profile and portfolio (if needed). Make sure they show your brand and career goal.
Endlessly applying to jobs on job boards gets few results. A better strategy is to focus on companies that match your goals and values. Do this next:
- Find at least 10-15 companies that align with your career goal and values.
- Use the Find Target Companies handout to explore on your own.
- Click the “Use AI to Build Your Target Company List” to save time and get personalized company ideas with AI.
- Add your companies to the Companies Tracker to stay organized.
You’re 4x more likely to get hired with a referral.
- Reach out with curiosity and questions – not asking for a job. View CPD’s Networking resources for more tips.
If you find a role that’s a good fit—whether it’s at one of your target companies or not— apply within 96 hours to boost your chances. Research shows people who apply within this “golden window” are up to 8x more likely to get an interview.
- Tailor your résumé and cover letter to match the job description. Use keywords from the listing.
- Try Big Interview Résumé AI for instant feedback on your resume.
- Set job alerts for your target employers so you don’t miss new listings.
- Keep reaching out to people at the company. Even after you apply, a referral can still help: “Hi [Name], I just applied for [Role] and would love to hear about your experience with [Company].”
- Keep a detailed record of your job applications, deadlines, contacts, and follow-ups using a spreadsheet, notebook, or app.
- Have an interview? Congrats! Check out CPD’s Interview Prep resources.
Our CPD Career Advisors are here to support you through every stage of your job search. Whether you’re exploring career options, tailoring your resume, practicing for interviews, or leveraging AI tools, we’re ready to help make the process easier and more effective.
Connect with Us Your Way:
- 📅 Schedule a 1:1 Appointment
- ☎️ Call Our HelpLine: Get quick answers and guidance at 801-274-3280
- 🎤 Attend a Live Career Event: Join career education webinars, workshops, and employer connection events.
No matter how you choose to connect, we’re here and ready to help you move forward with confidence.
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