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No Thank You

No thank you.

This is the stripped down, simplified, direct answer to “Do I need to send a thank you email?” I would even argue it’s the answer to *should* I send a thank you email.

No.
Thank you.

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Author BradPosted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023Categories Hiring, InterviewsLeave a comment on No Thank You

A Font Won’t Get You Hired

I used to obsess over details on my resume like which font looked best, how much whitespace I had, and whether I should list my college coursework or not. I’d apply to 100s of jobs and rarely get a reply.

I started getting interviews by focusing on these things instead.

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Author BradPosted on December 13, 2023December 13, 2023Categories Hiring2 Comments on A Font Won’t Get You Hired

Say the Magic Words

What if I told you that for any job you apply to there is a set of 🪄magic words🎩 that guarantees you get an interview?

No more getting ghosted by recruiters; your resume will jump straight to the top of the stack, like an expertly palmed card in an up close magic trick. ♠️

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Author BradPosted on November 27, 2023December 14, 2023Categories HiringLeave a comment on Say the Magic Words

Should I take a pay cut for my dream job?

“I just got a job offer from my dream company 🤩… making $15,000 less than I make now. 🤦‍♂️

Should I take the job?”

Photo by <a href="https://unsplash.com/@jpvalery?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Jp Valery</a> on <a href="https://unsplash.com/photos/person-holding-lighted-dollar-bills-mwNkPv3d_EI?utm_content=creditCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=unsplash">Unsplash</a>
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Author BradPosted on November 26, 2023November 27, 2023Categories Salary2 Comments on Should I take a pay cut for my dream job?
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Hi. I'm Brad. I'm an engineering director & hiring manager working in tech. I'm excited to help you level up your career and land your dream job at a top tier tech company so that you can earn more and love what you do for a living.

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