Setting Up Your Job Preferences

Your job preferences are the foundation of your success with myJobFixers. This is where you tell our human experts exactly what kind of opportunities you're looking for, so they can apply to the most relevant positions on your behalf.

Why Job Preferences Matter

Unlike automated systems that spray applications everywhere, our human experts use your preferences to:

• •Target roles that match your experience and career goals
• •Apply to companies you actually want to work for
• •Customize your resume for each specific opportunity
• •Ensure salary expectations align with market rates

Setting Your Target Roles

Be Specific but Not Too Narrow:

• •Good: "Software Engineer," "Marketing Manager," "Data Analyst"
• •Too broad: "Any job," "Open to anything"
• •Too narrow: "Senior React Developer with GraphQL experience only"

Include Variations:
If you're open to similar roles, include them:

• •"Product Manager, Senior Product Manager, Associate Product Manager"
• •"UX Designer, UI Designer, Product Designer"

Consider Your Experience Level:
Match your target roles to your actual experience. Applying for senior positions when you're entry-level wastes credits and reduces success rates.

Choosing Target Companies

Company Size Preferences:

• •Startups (1-50 employees): Fast-paced, wear many hats, equity potential
• •Mid-size (51-500 employees): Good growth opportunities, more structure
• •Large corporations (500+ employees): Established processes, comprehensive benefits

Industry Focus:
Select industries where your skills and interests align:

• •Technology and software
• •Healthcare and biotech
• •Financial services
• •E-commerce and retail
• •Consulting and professional services

Specific Companies:
You can list specific companies you're interested in, but don't limit yourself to just big names. Many great opportunities exist at companies you might not know yet.

Setting Salary Expectations

Research Market Rates:
Use tools like Glassdoor, PayScale, or Levels.fyi to understand typical salaries for your role and location.

Be Realistic:

• •Consider your experience level
• •Factor in location (San Francisco vs. smaller cities)
• •Account for company size and industry

Provide Ranges:
Instead of exact numbers, provide ranges:

• •"80,000 - 100,000" for base salary
• •Include whether you're open to equity/stock options
• •Mention if you're flexible for the right opportunity

Location Preferences

Remote Work:

• •Fully remote
• •Hybrid (2-3 days in office)
• •Remote with occasional travel

Geographic Areas:

• •Specific cities: "San Francisco, New York, Austin"
• •Regions: "Bay Area," "Northeast," "Pacific Northwest"
• •State-level: "California," "Texas," "New York"

Relocation:
Specify if you're willing to relocate and any restrictions:

• •"Open to relocation anywhere in the US"
• •"Willing to relocate to major tech hubs only"
• •"No relocation, remote or local only"

Years of Experience

Be honest about your experience level:

Entry Level (0-2 years):

• •Recent graduates
• •Career changers
• •Bootcamp graduates

Mid-Level (3-7 years):

• •Solid foundation in your field
• •Some leadership or project management experience
• •Ready for more responsibility

Senior Level (8+ years):

• •Extensive experience
• •Leadership roles
• •Strategic thinking and mentoring abilities

Additional Preferences

Work Authorization:

• •US Citizen
• •Permanent Resident (Green Card)
• •Work visa (H1B, etc.)
• •Require sponsorship

Benefits Priorities:

• •Health insurance
• •401k matching
• •Flexible PTO
• •Professional development budget
• •Remote work options

Pro Tips for Better Results

• •Quality Over Quantity: It's better to be specific about what you want than to cast too wide a net.
• •Update Regularly: As you gain experience or your priorities change, update your preferences.
• •Be Open to Growth: Consider roles that might be a slight stretch - they often lead to the best career advancement.
• •Think Long-Term: Consider not just your next job, but where you want to be in 2-3 years.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Being Too Vague: "Any marketing role" doesn't give our experts enough direction

❌ Unrealistic Expectations: Asking for senior-level salary with junior-level experience

❌ Geographic Limitations: Being too restrictive on location can limit opportunities

❌ Ignoring Company Culture: Not considering what type of work environment you thrive in

Testing and Refining

After your initial setup:

1. Monitor Results: See what types of companies and roles you're getting interviews with
2. Adjust as Needed: If you're not getting the right opportunities, refine your preferences
3. Expand Gradually: If you're not getting enough applications, consider broadening your criteria slightly

What Our Experts Do With Your Preferences

Once you've set your preferences, our human experts:

• •Search for roles that match your criteria across multiple job boards
• •Research each company to ensure it's a good fit
• •Customize your resume to highlight relevant experience
• •Write personalized cover letters that address the specific role
• •Submit applications with attention to detail that automated systems can't match

Your preferences are the roadmap that guides this entire process, so take time to make them accurate and comprehensive.