Collecting my attempts to improve at tech, art, and life

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I built up a nice big list of helpful resources for job seekers. Pretty much none of them resulted in long-term work over the course of two years. Whittling it down to what still feels useful despite that.

You can find out more about my professional context at linkedin.com/in/brianwisti/.

Tech Career Skill Development

General Suggestions

via Kat Talley on LinkedIn

  • Always follow-up after an interview.
  • Email within 24hrs thanking the person you interviewed with for their time.
  • Make sure to add 1-2 sentences that are personalized that reference the conversation you had, this helps them remember you.
  • Tip 💡 attach all documents; CV, cover letter, pitch, 30/60/90 day plan etc.