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Start Work Without Telling the Company
Start Work Without Telling the Company
It’s common for companies like advertising agencies to pitch full campaigns before they get paid with hopes that it will win them a client: so why can’t you? Need some inspiration? Here are a few stories from the tech world of people who used this very technique to land jobs with their dream companies.
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Pick a company you want to work for.
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Decide what you want to do for them. For example:
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Sales: Convince two potential customers to have you come in and pitch to them.
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Human Resources: Find five great potential candidates for an open position with the company.
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Graphic Design: Design a series of Facebook ads or a social media campaign that they can use.
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Start doing the work before you even talk to them or apply.
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Send an email to the CEO or a high-level employee and tell them what you did and that you are committed to working with them. Include this information in an adapted version of the email that will get you the job
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Follow up every two weeks until you get a response. Treat it like a game.
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Start Work Without Telling the Company