I’m always job searching, even when I have work.
Because I learned the hard way that stability is an illusion, especially in this climate. I’ve been let go many times in my 12+ years in tech.
I used this framework to land roles at Shopify, Meta, BetterUp and to pivot into VR.
Last night, I shared it in a live workshop with my community.
Here’s the Zoom replay if you missed it.
If you want to join the next one just reply to this email and say hey.
Calendar here with future events
What’s Covered in the Workshop?
Networking
Figuring out what you want, what makes you stand out, and how to position yourself for the right roles.
Creating two lists and the two different approaches—dream companies vs. stepping stone companies.
Fractional work as a bridge. Especially if you’ve been laid off.
Networking on LinkedIn: The exact words I use on LinkedIn (and the mistakes I see over and over).
Referrals: Dos & Don’ts
Another secret way to maximize and 10x your effort so you apply with QUALITY and QUANTITY
Build a portfolio that stands out
Interviewing
Why confidence sets you apart, and how to speak more confidently about your experiences
Daily meditations and visualizations before your interview
The perfect pitch and bio: why it matters
Using ChatGPT in your writing, crafting, and interviewing process
Mistakes I see people make during interviews as someone that interviewed and hired for 10 years.
How to uplevel and set the scene: a common thing people get wrong
Follow-up
How to follow up after interviews
Standing out: my exact case study approach and template with ChatGPT prompts
Mental Resilience
How our expectations and reality play into our mental health
Why feeling “bad” doesn’t mean you are—and how I reframe and regulate when things spiral.
Cognitive reframing and what to do with your negative, self-sabotaging thoughts
Working with your emotions and the Scale of Consciousness by David R. Hawkins
Enjoy!!
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