Prepare for your next grand move.

Focus your search

Start with the work you want to do and the experience you bring.

• Identify target roles, industries, and responsibilities that fit your strengths.
• Set your location, commuting, relocation, and workplace preferences.
• Search by job title or a relevant skill, then use Refine results to narrow by state, industry, occupation, and workplace.
• Read the full description. Similar titles can involve different responsibilities.

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Build a results-focused résumé

• Open with a brief summary of your relevant experience and strengths.
• Use clear headings, consistent dates, and a straightforward layout.
• Prioritize achievements that relate to the opening. Include accurate measures of scope, improvement, or results when available.
• Describe your own contribution and keep every claim accurate.
• Check your contact information, spelling, and file readability before submitting.

Prepare for interviews

Prepare concise examples that connect your experience to the position.

• Review the responsibilities and research the company when its identity is available.
• Prepare examples using situation, task, action, and result. Explain what you personally did.
• Be ready to discuss your career goals, availability, and reasons for considering a move.
• For video interviews, test your camera, microphone, connection, and setting.
• Send a brief thank-you after the conversation and follow the agreed next steps.

Questions to ask

• What would success look like in the first six months?
• What are the team’s most pressing priorities?
• How will performance be measured, and what are the next steps?

Work effectively with recruiters

Help your recruiter understand both your qualifications and what you need from your next role.

• Share an up-to-date résumé and clear role, location, and compensation preferences.
• Discuss confidentiality, employer disclosure, and the submission process before your résumé is presented to a hiring company.
• Tell the recruiter if you have already applied or been represented for the same opening.
• Respond promptly and communicate changes in interest, availability, or other interview processes.
• Ask for clarification about responsibilities and expectations when information is incomplete.

Some postings keep the hiring company confidential. Ask the recruiter when more details can be shared.

Evaluate the opportunity

Consider how the role fits your goals and daily life.

• Work: responsibilities, decision-making authority, resources, and expectations.
• Team: manager, colleagues, culture, and communication.
• Growth: development, advancement, and the skills you can build.
• Location: actual workplace requirements, travel, schedule, and relocation needs.
• Compensation: base pay, bonus terms, benefits, and other relevant details.

Ask for clarification on important details and review the written offer before making your decision.

Your job-search checklist

1. Update your résumé and contact information.
2. Choose your target roles and workplace preferences.
3. Review current openings and tailor each application.
4. Track applications, recruiter contacts, interviews, and follow-ups.
5. Prepare relevant accomplishment examples and interview questions.
6. Ask references for permission before sharing their details.
7. Review each opportunity against your priorities.

Keep a simple record of the role, company when disclosed, application date, contact, and next action.