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Land your next role, faster.

Short, practical walk-throughs. Each one takes just a few minutes.

Basics5 min read

Getting started in 5 minutes

Create your account, complete your profile, and set up your first job alert.

  1. 1Sign up with your email and verify the link we send.
  2. 2Fill out your basic profile: name, current role, location, and skills.
  3. 3Upload a PDF resume (recommended).
  4. 4Run a search for a role you want and click Save as Alert.
  5. 5Apply to your first 3 jobs from the Home feed.
Profile8 min read

Build a profile employers actually notice

The five things that make a Target Jobs profile stand out to Ethiopian and remote employers.

  1. 1Use a clear, front-facing profile photo.
  2. 2Write a 2-sentence headline that names your role and top skill.
  3. 3List measurable outcomes for each past role, not responsibilities.
  4. 4Add certifications, even short online ones — they get filtered on.
  5. 5Enable Discovery so recruiters can invite you to apply.
Applying6 min read

How to apply so recruiters reply

A short checklist you can run before submitting every application.

  1. 1Read the full JD — mirror one or two phrases in your cover note.
  2. 2Tailor the top of your resume to the role type (IT vs Business).
  3. 3Answer optional screening questions — they filter you in, not out.
  4. 4Apply within 48 hours of the posting date when possible.
  5. 5Follow up after 7 days if the status hasn't changed.
Alerts3 min read

Set up smart job alerts

Stop refreshing the feed. Have the right roles arrive in your inbox.

  1. 1Search using role + location + category.
  2. 2Click Save as Alert and pick daily or weekly.
  3. 3Create separate alerts for different role types (e.g. Junior vs Senior).
  4. 4Manage or pause alerts anytime from Settings → Alerts.