👋 Hiya, job sneaker!
I'm sorry you're here.
Seriously. If you're reading this, you're likely knee-deep in job search BS.
Let's set the stage for this... thing you've just subscribed to.
Welcome to The Side Door!
Layoffs are everywhere.
Job boards are dead.
We’re all screwed.
Wait, wait, don’t leave. Dramatic, yes, but mostly true. The old paths to paychecks are definitely gone.
Referrals > Resumes is now the game.
Time to find a new way in.
You need to sneak in The Side Door nobody else sees.
Nearly two decades in tech and I just realized: I've only used side doors.
Job #1: Part-time wanted ad on Craigslist eventually turned into a full-time salary.
Job #2: Someone who interviewed me gave me a referral for another company.
Job #3: Texted a former boss about his new company. Referral unlocked.
Job #4: DM'd a former colleague on LinkedIn. You guessed it, referral.
Four jobs. Zero resumes. Hold the hate mail. I'm not bragging. Just proving there are always other ways. And we need them now more than ever.
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Until next time,
✌️ Kirby