How To Land Your Dream Job In 2024 (Without Applying Online)

Hey {NAME}, Landing a job in the New Year can feel daunting and frustrating. That's why you're here reading this, right? Today that all changes because I'm breaking down the 8-step process we use to help people like you land jobs they love in 2024, without applying online: 1. Start With Clarity Most job seekers juggle multiple career options. That dilutes their time, focus, and energy. They consistently lose out to people with a singular focus. So don't just start applying. Instead, take the time to find clarity on what's next first. 2. Crystalize Your Values Dream jobs are about alignment. Make a list of everything you get with a new job: Salary, manager, culture, etc. Brainstorm 3 examples of "good" for each, then 3 examples of "bad." Now you're clear on what to look for in your target companies. 3. Find 15 Target Companies Research the hell out of them. They should check most of the "good" boxes from the last tip. Why 15? It's enough to increase our surface area for success. But narrow enough to allow us to go deep with research and relationship building. 4. Find 15 Contacts At Each Company These people should be able to influence the hiring decision for the role you're targeting. For example: - Potential hiring managers - Colleagues - Peers on other cross-functional teams - Anyone who has the hiring team's ear 5. Create "Engagement Plans" Research each contact. Review their LinkedIn, Google their name. Then brainstorm 3-5 ways you could add value to them (if you're not sure how to do this, [here's a list of 10 strategies anyone can use](=)). If they don't bite on the first? You have 3-4 more options. If they do? Use the rest to deepen the relationship. 6. Maximize Your Relationships Each relationship should give you insight into: 1. The company's goals, challenges, and initiatives 2. What the company has tried / is trying 3. What they're specifically looking for in this hire Finally, it should lead to a referral. 7. Craft Your Narrative As you prepare for interviews, remember: Companies care about themselves. You want to show them you understand their goals, challenges, and initiatives. Put them at the forefront of the stories, examples, and questions you prepare. I recommend using [this 4 part framework to craft your stories.]() 8. Make a Value Validation Project Create a 5-7 slide pitch deck that highlights: - The company's largest challenge / opportunity - 3 ideas or solutions + execution plans - Your background and why you're the best person to implement Bring it with you to every interview. If this feels a little abstract, you can [read more about VVPs and how to create them in this post.](=) So why does this system work? Companies only care about hiring the person they trust to deliver the most ROI for a role. This system allows you to go incredibly deep on a set of companies that *you* choose. Research + Referrals + Relevant Answers + VVPs = A Clear #1 Hiring Choice. It's simple math :) Be well, Austin PS - Need a little help creating a system for generating predictable interviews and offers? Grab some time for [a free 45 minute Career Clarity Call]() with our team to learn more about how we help people (like you!) do just that. [Cultivated Culture] Land a job you love without applying online. How Can I Help You? [Build A Resume](=) [Score Your Resume]() [1:1 Career Coaching](=) [LinkedIn Analyzer]( [Twitter]() [Twitter]() [Podcast](=) [Twitter]( You are receiving this email because you subscribed to get more career-related content on [cultivatedculture.com](). If you do not want to receive these emails or other communications you can easily remove yourself from our email list by [clicking this link to Unsubscribe](.