Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook. Proverbs 18:4 NLT

Name: Jasmine T.
Background: Customer service professional with 5 years of experience in retail and call centers.
Goal: Transition into an administrative assistant position with better pay, stability, and growth opportunities.

Jasmine was frustrated after six months of job searching with no interviews. Despite submitting more than 50 applications, she wasn’t hearing back from employers.

What Was Going Wrong:

• Generic Resume: Her resume listed every job she ever had, with no clear focus or keywords relevant to administrative roles.
• No Employer Research: Jasmine applied to any company with an opening, regardless of alignment with her values or long-term goals.
• Limited Networking: She relied only on online job boards and never connected directly with recruiters or hiring managers.
• Unprepared for Interviews: On the few occasions she landed an interview, she struggled to articulate her transferable skills or connect her customer service experience to office administration tasks.

Result:
Multiple rejections, low confidence, and growing frustration.

After connecting with Preparation With Purpose, Jasmine learned how to approach her job search strategically.

Actions Taken:

1. Aligned Her Experience With the Right Roles
   Jasmine identified her transferable skills—organization, communication, scheduling, and multitasking—and targeted roles where those skills were valued, such as Administrative Assistant and Office Coordinator.
2. Researched Potential Employers
   She learned how to identify companies with positive cultures, career growth opportunities, and missions that aligned with her personal values.
3. Customized Her Resume and Cover Letter
   Each resume submission was tailored to the job description using keywords, quantifiable results (e.g., “Managed scheduling for a 20-person team”), and a clear career objective focused on administrative excellence.
4. Networked with Purpose
   Jasmine optimized her LinkedIn profile, connected with local recruiters, and sent personalized messages to HR professionals at target companies.
5. Prepared Confidently for Interviews
   Through mock interview coaching, she practiced behavioral questions and developed concise, impactful answers that connected her experience to the employer’s needs.

• Timeline: Within 6 weeks of implementing her new strategy
• Outcome: Jasmine received three interview invitations and two job offers
• Final Result: Accepted an Administrative Assistant position at a healthcare organization with a 25% salary increase

 ✅ Do’s .                                                                              

Tailor your resume for each job application                     

Research company culture and mission.                               

Highlight transferable skills and measurable results    

Network on LinkedIn and through community events            

Prepare stories that connect your experience to the new role  

🚫 Don’ts

Send the same resume to every employer.

Apply blindly to jobs without alignment

List duties without demonstrating impact

Rely only on online job boards

Go into interviews without practice or structure

Jasmine’s transformation is a reminder that job searching isn’t about applying to every position — it’s about applying with purpose. When you align your experience, prepare strategically, and present yourself authentically, you don’t just find a job — you find the right one.