by not_a_test_user on 9/19/14, 11:27 PM with 7 comments
How bad would it be to start sending emails to companies and startups that look interesting asking if they have an opening for someone like me?
by patio11 on 9/20/14, 12:40 AM
I'd take time to customize the pitch and make it obvious that you're sending it to someone who may be or may know a good fit, as opposed to any routable inbox you can find from the Internet.
example one:
Dear sir,
I am a C# Java C++ engineer from $LOCATION with extensive experience in mobile applications, front-ends, ... <-- absolutely nothing in here suggests that they know who I am, and they're imposing on me because they're offering nothing of value to me.
example two:
Hey Patrick!
I've read between the lines of some of your recent posts, and it seems like you are overwhelmed on Appointment Reminder. [Patrick notes: Someone literally wrote this to me last week. Got my attention in a hurry.] I'm an experienced Rails engineer with 6 years of experience working with legacy codebases. I think I could take the engineering work for AR off of your plate, so that you can focus on marketing/sales. Would you like to have a chat about what that could look like? I am open on next Monday and Tuesday from $TIME to $TIME -- what half-hour in there works best for you? <-- Even if I were not interested in this, I'd be interested in this. It is very respectful of my time, demonstrates unique understanding of my situation, etc.
by JSeymourATL on 9/22/14, 4:41 PM
Focus your search on networking with senior execs who you know how to help, ex local CIOs/CTOs.
Don't lead with a resume, instead ask them a question-- do know anyone who needs software development help? Asking for a referral opens up the conversation to more possibilities. It also makes you stand out as a peer, not a supplicant.
by canadaj on 9/19/14, 11:29 PM
by vonnik on 9/20/14, 12:29 AM
Not sure if it's helpful.