Build a Strategic Target Company List
Focused targeting of 20-30 companies yields better results than applying everywhere.
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Example Prompt
Help me build a target company list for my job search. I want: [TYPE OF ROLE]. My criteria: industry [SECTORS], company size [STARTUP/MID/LARGE], culture [VALUES], location [CITIES/REMOTE], growth stage [EARLY/ESTABLISHED]. Suggest 25 companies that match, organized by tier (dream, target, safety). For each, note: why it fits and how to find opportunities there. My skills: [KEY STRENGTHS].
Pro Tip
Research each target company deeply enough to have specific talking points for networking
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