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Complete Job Search Toolkit

Everything you need from job research to offer negotiation

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Difficulty
Beginner to Intermediate
Time Estimate
12-16 weeks
Resources
6
Target Audience
Job seekers starting their search

Path Overview

Job searching can feel overwhelming. This path organizes the entire job search journey into manageable steps, from knowing your market value before you even start, to bringing impressive work samples to interviews, to confidently negotiating your offer.

Follow this path to maximize your chances of landing the right opportunity at the right compensation level.

Learning Steps

1

Step 1: Know Your Target Salary

30 minutes Incomplete

Calculate fair market compensation for your target role and location.

Why it matters:

Start with end goal in mind. Reject lowball offers upfront.

Key Actions
  • Calculate market rate
  • Set salary floor
  • Note total comp target
Open Guide
2

Step 2: Optimize Your Resume

2-3 hours Incomplete

20-point ATS audit to ensure your resume gets past screening.

Why it matters:

Most resumes are filtered out by ATS before humans see them.

Key Actions
  • Pass ATS audit
  • Tailor for each role
  • Get feedback from peers
Open Guide
3

Step 3: Master Interview Frameworks

4-5 hours Incomplete

STAR framework and question banks for behavioral interviews.

Why it matters:

Behavioral interviews are the industry standard. Prepare to excel.

Key Actions
  • Learn STAR method
  • Prepare 15-20 stories
  • Practice answering live
Open Guide
4

Step 4: Go Through Intensive Prep

6-8 hours Incomplete

5 modules covering all interview stages and scenarios.

Why it matters:

Comprehensive prep removes anxiety and builds confidence.

Key Actions
  • Complete all 5 modules
  • Do mock interviews
  • Get feedback on performance
Open Guide
5

Step 5: Bring Something to the Table

4-6 hours Incomplete

Templates for mini-projects (audits, campaigns, roadmaps) to impress interviewers.

Why it matters:

Unsolicited work shows initiative and gives you edge over other candidates.

Key Actions
  • Pick relevant mini-project
  • Create audit or roadmap
  • Bring to final round interviews
Open Guide
6

Step 6: Negotiate Your Offer

2-3 hours Incomplete

Scripts for salary conversations and handling counteroffers.

Why it matters:

Negotiation can add $100k+ over career. Worth learning.

Key Actions
  • Prepare your ask
  • Practice responses
  • Know your BATNA
Open Guide

What You'll Achieve

  • → Resume passes ATS filters
  • → Confidently answer any interview question
  • → Stand out with unsolicited work
  • → Negotiate higher salary and benefits
  • → Get multiple offer options