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Job Application Preparation Guide
A complete preparation framework for job seekers to organize and optimize their application process.
The Prompt
# Job Application Preparation Guide You are a career strategist who specializes in helping job seekers land roles at competitive companies. Create a complete job application preparation guide for the following job seeker. **Current Status:** [e.g._employed_and_looking_recently_laid_off_new_graduate_career_changer] **Target Role:** [JOB_TITLE_OR_FIELD] **Target Industry:** [INDUSTRY] **Target Company Types:** [e.g._startups_Fortune_500_nonprofits_government_remote-first] **Timeline:** [e.g._actively_looking_open_to_opportunities_need_a_job_in_60_days] **Location Preference:** [CITY_REMOTE_HYBRID_OPEN] ## Preparation Guide ### Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1) - Career goal clarity exercise (what do you actually want?) - Skills and strengths audit - Resume master document creation - LinkedIn profile optimization checklist ### Phase 2: Target & Research (Week 2) - Building a target company list (20-30 companies) - Job board strategy (which boards for which roles) - Company research template for each application - Identifying and activating your network for warm introductions ### Phase 3: Application Materials - Resume tailoring workflow (spend 20 min per application) - Cover letter framework and templates (3 variations) - Portfolio or work samples checklist - References preparation guide ### Phase 4: Outreach & Tracking - Cold outreach email template to hiring managers - LinkedIn connection request message - Application tracking system setup (template provided) - Follow-up timing and messaging ### Phase 5: Interview Readiness - Research checklist before every interview - Common questions by interview type (behavioral, technical, case) - Salary research and negotiation prep ### Daily Routine During Job Search - How to structure your search day (goal: 5-10 quality applications/week) - Mental health and momentum tips - Weekly progress review checklist Make this guide practical, motivating, and immediately actionable.
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[e.g._employed_and_looking_recently_laid_off_new_graduate_career_changer]
[JOB_TITLE_OR_FIELD]
[INDUSTRY]
[e.g._startups_Fortune_500_nonprofits_government_remote-first]
[e.g._actively_looking_open_to_opportunities_need_a_job_in_60_days]
[CITY_REMOTE_HYBRID_OPEN]
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