Wonsulting Newsletter #28: A non-traditional strategy to land a job💡

Here’s what I did to get into Snapchat

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Hey there,

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The job search is something else, let me tell you - you get ghosted by applications and high hopes, only to be let down.

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If that’s you, I totally understand and want to help with this non-traditional strategy.

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But before we dive into this strategy, let me know if you need any more job search help by clicking here.

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Now, imagine this - you've been job hunting for the past 6 months. 

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You've had a few interviews but none with companies you truly cared for. 

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Then, out of the blue, you receive an email that makes your heart race - an interview call from your dream company, say, Google.

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You’re excited yet nervous at the same time.

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And that’s normal to feel - that’s exactly how I felt interviewing.

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But here’s what I’d recommend doing: it’s called the interview project proposal.

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This proposal might be the difference in you standing out compared to other candidates, and it’s exactly what I did to land my first job at Snapchat.

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Here’s what you can do (And it may take you just 5 minutes but will look like a two-hour effort):

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Step 1: Replace the company name on the first slide, use their colors for extra points, and their logo for good measure. Add a professional headshot of yourself, ideally in a circle shape.

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Next, a two-sentence summary of your related work experience for the role. Add two relevant project examples. If you need inspiration, ResumAI is your friend. Type in your job title, generate a one-sentence summary and voila! (Just make sure to edit the numbers for accuracy)

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Now comes the exciting part. Suggest three project examples you would undertake if you joined the team. 

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If you're wondering what projects to recommend, use ChatGPT to help you. Here’s a prompt you can do: 

“I am interviewing for a (ROLE) at (COMPANY). Here is the job description: (ADD JOB DESCRIPTION). Here is my resume: (ADD RESUME EXPERIENCE) I am creating an interview project proposal where I’m suggesting three project examples I would undertake if I joined the team. Help me create the 3 project examples related to my resume experience”

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Choose three, and place them onto your slide with some details. Send this to the recruiter, and watch their amazement. 

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They've probably never seen anything like this!

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Recruiters want to know if you can do the job, if they can work with you, and if you're excited about the role. 

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This proposal screams a resounding YES to all three.

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So, go ahead and stun them with your preparation.

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Let me know how it goes for you :) 

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Note: Do this for companies you consider at the top of your list. I know you can’t do for all, so be selective in choosing!

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Keep pushing and see you next week!

Jonathan Javier

CEO/Co-Founder @ Wonsulting

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