05 Alumni Share Job Search Strategies & Decision-Making Tools | Job Searching with Purpose

Ever wonder how successful alumni navigate the complex job market? In this lesson, hear from former students who leveraged structured tools and frameworks like detailed spreadsheets, "the hunt" methodology, and "rock" and "triangle" exercises to clarify their priorities, effectively track opportunities, and make intentional career decisions by aligning their skills and desires with ideal roles. They emphasize the power of quantifying subjective factors to integrate both logic and intuition in your job search.

🎯 Learning Objectives
• Learn the benefits of a structured approach to managing your job search process.
• Understand how to effectively track job opportunities and contacts using simple, comprehensive tools.
• Discover strategies for comparing diverse job opportunities by listing, weighting, and scoring criteria.
• Recognize the importance of aligning your skills and what you want from a role to tailor your resume and pitch.
• Explore how to integrate both analytical quantification and personal intuition in your career decision-making.

📚 About the Course: Navigating a career move can feel overwhelming in today’s dynamic job market. The Hunt offers a practical, structured framework to help you make your next job search intentional, effective, and purpose-driven. Whether you’re starting your career, seeking a new direction, or looking to advance, this course equips you with the tools to clarify your goals, sharpen your pitch, and connect authentically with others. Drawing on strategies tested with hundreds of students and professionals, the course emphasizes how to combine self-reflection, networking tactics, and storytelling to land opportunities that align with your values and strengths. By the end, you’ll walk away with a personalized one-page Hunt Dashboard to guide your ongoing career journey.

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