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Job Search Accelerator

Master the professional skills employers demand most. Build a standout resume, optimize your LinkedIn and ace your interviews in 6 weeks — at no cost!

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Essentials Course · No cost

Why this program matters

Job Search Accelerator is a 6-week program built for working adults ready to take real, visible steps toward their next role. Each week centers on clear milestones, hands-on practice activities, and structured interview simulations that help you speak confidently about your experience, with a dedicated coach by your side the entire way.

Built for how employers hire now The job market moves fast, and employers expect candidates to show up prepared. You leave with the materials and the practice to be ready for whatever opportunity comes next.
Real interview practice, not theory Practice real interview scenarios with AI-driven simulations that build confidence and sharpen your responses, then sit a live mock interview with your coach in week 6.
Personalized coaching every week Weekly dedicated 1:1 sessions for goal-setting, feedback, and guidance on your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and interview prep.
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Your 6-week job search roadmap

Merit America runs a coach-led experience: guided weekly milestones that build your resume, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, and interview prep one step at a time, AI-powered interview simulations, weekly 1:1 career coaching, and live office hours where you can ask questions and troubleshoot in real time. An optional menu of videos, Coursera courses, and extra practice is available each week for anyone who wants to go deeper.

~7 hours / weekSelf-paced + live sessions
~35 total hoursAcross 6 weeks
100% virtualCoach-led
Week 1

Orientation & Transferable Skills

Complete an Intro Coaching Call, explore your transferable skills, and identify 2–3 target job titles with your coach.

Getting started
Week 2

Build Your Foundation

Begin building your resume and cover letter, craft a professional introduction, and start zeroing in on the roles that fit you best.

Skill-building
Week 3

Claim Your Story

Unlock your Resume Template Upgrade, practice the STAR method in your next interview simulation, and start job searching.

Skill-building
Week 4

Finalize Your Resume + Cover Letter

Take your resume and cover letter to the next level, put your interview skills to the test in a behavioral simulation, and learn how to read between the lines of a job posting.

Skill-building
Week 5

Own Your Online Presence

Complete your LinkedIn profile and unlock a custom LinkedIn banner, continue updating your job search tracker, complete a final interview simulation, and build your networking plan.

Skill-building
Week 6

Practice & Plan Your Next Steps

Participate in a live mock interview with your coach, update your job search tracker one last time, and finish your 30-60-90 plan to guide your search after the program.

Capstone
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What you’ll walk away with

By the end of the program, you’ll have a standout resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile that you built and refined with a coach, real interview experience under your belt, and a plan for what comes next in your search. Each piece of it is yours to keep, use, and build on long after the program ends.

Articulate professional strengths and experience Communicate skills and experience clearly and confidently across a variety of workplace communication formats and audiences.
Build core job search materials Craft a targeted, results-driven resume and a compelling cover letter that reflect your professional brand.
Use the STAR method Structure and communicate professional experiences with powerful, employer-relevant responses that bring experience to life in interviews and on a resume.
Optimize your LinkedIn presence Build a polished LinkedIn profile ready to share with employers.
Execute a real job search Research target roles, decode job postings, build a networking plan, and leave with a 30-60-90 plan to keep your search on track after the program ends.
Capstone project

Your 6-part job search capstone

You complete a 6-part job search capstone, built one step at a time across the program, from identifying and researching a target role to building a networking plan and a 30-60-90 plan for your first days on the job.

  1. 1

    The research: Target role research and alignment, so every milestone points toward a real, specific goal.

  2. 2

    The strategy: A clear read on job postings, so you always know where to focus next.

  3. 3

    The roadmap: A networking plan and a 30-60-90 plan to keep your search moving forward after the program ends.

How it works

How this program fits around your real life

Build job search skills at no cost

Build your materials and your confidence based on your potential, not your bank account. You get full access to the coursework, coaching, and interview practice that turn six weeks into a job search you can actually run, all at no cost.

Self-paced coursework & weekly lessonsIncluded
Weekly 1:1 career coachingIncluded
Live office hours with your coachIncluded
AI interview simulations & live mock interviewIncluded
Resume, cover letter & LinkedIn supportIncluded
Your cost$0

Learn on your time, from anywhere, while keeping your day job

This program is built for people with busy lives. Everything is online, and you should plan for about 7 hours per week across coursework, coaching, and live sessions. The self-paced work fits in between shifts, on weekends, or whenever works for your life.

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Work with a coach who knows your goals

Meet weekly with a career coach for personalized goal-setting and feedback on your resume, LinkedIn profile, and career goals. Live office hours give you real-time support as you work through each week’s milestone. After you finish, you’ll join a network of thousands of Merit America alumni.

Our alumni work for the world’s top companies
Google
Amazon
JPMorgan Chase
Accenture
Infosys
Lyft
DoorDash
Intact Technology
CareerCircle
Instacart
OneTen
Opportunity@Work
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the Job Search Accelerator and how Merit America works.

Is the training in-person, online, or both?

The program is 100% virtual, and it’s interactive. You’ll work through self-paced coursework, meet 1:1 with your career coach, join live office hours, and practice interviews through the Merit America platform.

You’ll also use widely adopted digital workplace tools along the way, including Zoom, Slack, Google Workspace, and the Merit America Learner Portal.

What are the admission requirements?

To be eligible for Merit America’s programs, the following must be true:

  • You have a high school diploma or GED.
  • Associate and bachelor’s degree holders are welcome.
  • You are a resident of the U.S. and authorized to work in the U.S.
  • DACA and Temporary Residents must have a status/visa that does not expire within six months of the start date.
  • Residents of U.S. territories are eligible for our program.
  • You are 18 years of age or older.
What does a typical week look like?

Plan for about 7 hours per week, split between self-paced work and live sessions. Each week you’ll work through a guided milestone, meet 1:1 with your career coach, join live office hours, and complete an interview simulation or capstone step.

Because most of the work is self-paced, you can fit it around your job and family. An optional menu of videos, Coursera courses, and extra practice is available each week if you want to go deeper on a particular topic.

What kind of support will I receive during the program?

When you join Merit America, there’s a team dedicated to your success.

Your career coach meets with you weekly for personalized goal-setting, feedback, and guidance on your resume, LinkedIn profile, and career goals. They’ll also help you prepare for interviews, network effectively, and navigate job offers.

Live office hours give you real-time support from your coach as you work through each week’s milestone.

What’s expected of me?

To successfully complete the Job Search Accelerator you must:

  • Complete each week’s core milestones, including your resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile.
  • Attend your live coaching sessions and office hours each week.
  • Practice and complete your interview simulations and mock interview.
  • Build and submit your job search capstone.
Can you guarantee me a job?

We can’t guarantee job placement or salaries, but we do provide a structured training curriculum, professional career development, and dedicated job-search support. Because of this, the majority of job-seeking alumni are placed in new jobs within three months of completion.

What does the Job Search Accelerator cover?

The Job Search Accelerator is a 6-week program built for working adults ready to take real, visible steps toward their next role. By the end of it you will be able to:

  • Articulate professional strengths and experience. Communicate skills and experience clearly and confidently across a variety of workplace communication formats and audiences.
  • Build core job search materials. Craft a targeted, results-driven resume and a compelling cover letter that reflect your professional brand.
  • Use the STAR method to structure and communicate professional experiences. Craft powerful, employer-relevant responses that bring experience to life in interviews and on a resume.
  • Optimize your LinkedIn presence. Build a polished LinkedIn profile ready to share with employers.
  • Execute a real job search. Research target roles, decode job postings, build a networking plan, and leave with a 30-60-90 plan to keep your search on track after the program ends.