Let’s set the scene: you’re scrolling LinkedIn on your lunch hour. Suddenly, you see it: your dream job listing at a great company. You skim the description, your conviction and excitement grows with every bullet point. You can do this job. You want this job.
But, how do you go about landing your dream job?
Our guide outlines the steps after you read the job description all the way to getting the offer letter in your email.We’ve sourced relevant, up-to-the-moment advice from recruiters, HR pros and career coaches. We even asked a few CEOs to tell us what they look for in a dream employee.
✅ 5 resume updates to make right now
✅ A 7-point job-app checklist before you hit “submit.”
✅ How to properly use ChatGPT for your resume and cover letter
✅ The new new rules for a great job interview
✅ Practice prompts from recruiters
The modern job hunt is grueling, long and exhausting. We’ve all been there, and here’s what we’ve learned:
🔥 Why it’s better to apply to 20 jobs than 200
🔥 Why cover letters are losing their relevance
🔥 Why you shouldn’t “self-reject” before even applying
Meet the Experts
Melissa Hirsch
Principal Recruiter at Betts Recruiting
Dr. Tega Edwin
Career coach and founder of Her Career Doctor
Alisha Adams and Tess Sloane
Co-founders of Eleven Eleven Talent Collective
Mandi Woodruff-Santos
Career coach and personal finance expert behind MandiMoney Makers™️
Emily Durnham
Tech recruiter, TikTok career coach and podcast host
Jillian Tyree
Marketing Director at HR firm Robert Half
Finally, an email you’ll actually look forward to.
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