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Amanda Natividad
VP Marketing at SparkToro | 2x guessed the Wordle on the 2nd try
2022-06-01
5 career lessons that took me 10 years to learn:

(1) When people believe in you — believe them. Was a friend eager to refer you for that job? Did a colleague compliment you on a project you led?

Keep a swipe file of these kindnesses. Let them fuel you.

(2) Always bet on yourself. Go for that title one level up. Research market rate salaries... then ask for $10k-15k more.

If you won't advocate for yourself, no one else will.

(3) Write a compelling bio. For cover letters, cold emails, and introduction requests for friends to forward. It should be ~50 words including:

• Your goals
• How you're unique
• Why you're great (use metrics & social proof)

(4) Keep looking — even when you *are* happy. You might find an even better opportunity... Or you'll find renewed interest & conviction in your current role.

It's win-win.

(5) Build relationships in unlikely places. Anytime someone says "let's stay in touch!" follow through. I got rejected by a hiring manager who added me on LinkedIn... and she referred me to another job: Fitbit. (Shoutout to the wonderful Brianne Shallywho connected me to Christine Hsu Evans!)

And a bonus 6th tip: recommended reading...

Startup of You by  Reid Hoffman → helped me create a roadmap for my career

Cracking the PM Interview by Gayle McDowell → frameworks for job interviews

Lost & Founder by  Rand Fishkin → dose of reality about startup life

I got to share my career journey on David Fano's Nonlinear podcast where I talked about my many career pivots, dealing with a layoff and furlough, and never giving up.

Hope you check it out! Link below in the comments.
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