Better Career

Ever felt like an imposter? You're not alone! Join us on Tuesday, June 11th, at 12 p.m. ET, for an empowering panel discussion with three remarkable women in tech sales. They'll share their personal journeys, strategies to overcome imposter syndrome, and actionable advice for building a rewarding career in tech sales. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain insights and connect with inspiring professionals. Link to register is in the comments below ??

?????? ?????????????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ???????????? ???????? ????????! ?? Sr. SE at $200k OTE ?? SE at $185k OTE In both cases, they were the??????? ???????????? candidate. What does that mean? It means the hiring team went above and beyond to make sure they signed, including: - Titles and levels upgraded at the last minute - Flexible start dates to fit their needs - Choice of segment or vertical focus - Top-of-range offers from the start—no games ????, ?????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ?????? ????????-???????? ??????????????????? Here's how: - Exceed expectations at every step — do more than what's asked. - Prepare early; last-minute scrambles can (and will) kill an offer. - ?????????? (don't just look up) the product, competitors, and people. - Don’t stay “inside” the process, go outside of it. - Treat it like a sales process (multi-thread, go top-down ?????? bottom-up). - Get feedback from multiple sources and incorporate it early. - Follow proven frameworks to blow the demo out of the park. - Don’t talk about best practices—demonstrate them. Sure, you can land a job by doing less. (And no, you shouldn't ???????? to do all this ??). ?????? ???????? ?????? ???? ?????? ?????? You’re setting yourself up to be the top pick and secure the best offer possible! ??.??. If you could use help with your job search, we specialize in PreSales (SE/SC) and Sales (AE) roles. Send me a DM!

Looking for a Sales or PreSales role? Our curated?job?board?allows you to connect directly with a key contact at the hiring company. Every?job?post includes a key contact and their direct LinkedIn post and Profile URL. ???? ???????? ?????????????? ???????? ???????????????????? ?????????? ?????????????? ?????? ???????????????????? ????????????????! Click the link below to access the job board ?? ???https://lnkd.in/gXQRGEtw

We launched a Job Board!! It includes these jobs: ? Sales Engineer / Solutions Consultant ? Account Executive ? Account Management How is this job board different? Well, we know a cold application doesn’t work like it used to. Contacting the right person at the company can mean the difference between: ?????an interview; or a ???ghosted application. Our curated job board allows you to connect directly with a key contact at the hiring company. ?????????? ?????? ???????? ???????????????? ?? ??????????-????-?????????????? ?????? ?????????? ???????????? ???????????????? ???????? ?????? ?????????????? ??????. We also include less publicized roles through our recruiting partners. ???????????? ?????? ???????????????? & ?????????? ?????? ?????????? ????????: https://lnkd.in/ghvkt6dG Here are a few remote AE & SE jobs straight from the job board: ? Account Executive (MM) @ Gong - https://lnkd.in/gSmttZZP) ? Solutions Architect @ Backlight - https://lnkd.in/gzhbg22u ? Sales Engineer (Enterprise) @ Procore - https://lnkd.in/gtFyekMA ? Account Executive @ Zapier - https://lnkd.in/gjdiEMUF ? Solutions Engineer @ GoGuardian - https://lnkd.in/g5T9KRkr Between layoffs, people looking for work for 6+ months, and aspiring career changers, this job market has been pretty brutal. We hope to give SEs and AEs useful job search resources and insight into job openings that might otherwise be overlooked. There are 1,100+ openings on the job board right now, with new jobs added daily - take a look! This isn’t going to replace LinkedIn Job or Indeed, but if it helps 1 person find their dream job, we’ll count it as a win! ??????Consider sharing with anyone who’s looking for a Sales or PreSales role.

What a year! ?? I’m ~12 months into building my second company in 4.5 years. Some things were easier this time around. Others? Not so much. ?? We've experimented, iterated, and scrapped plenty of ideas. But you know what never fails? Focusing on people. Delivering massive value to clients. And caring deeply about their outcomes. That’s what fueled our growth more than any marketing tactic… Happy clients spreading the word. Building Better Career has been incredibly fulfilling for us. We've helped 100’s of people make life-changing career moves. And we're just getting started. Next, we’re expanding our coaching team and leveling up our Sales and PreSales career development programs. We’ll continue helping people find fulfilling work, improve their lives, and build careers they're proud of. Shoutout to my incredible co-founder, Mattie Stremic. I couldn’t have asked for a better partner to build with - you're the best! And a big THANK YOU to everyone who's been part of this journey and supported us along the way. Here's to another year of growth and impact! ??

After dealing with multiple restructures and layoffs, I recently got two job offers (the best ones I've ever secured) in a tough job market. Here's what helped me overcome a challenging situation and use it to my advantage: 1) Getting a coach - my job search would have been very challenging if I didn't have Yuji Higashi in my corner. Yuji helped me prep for interviews, design outreach for hiring managers, and get responses for the majority of my applications. I was able to get 17 interviews (8 of which moved to late stages) and 2 offers within two months of beginning with him. I CANNOT recommend finding a mentor enough - this search would have likely taken months longer without his guidance. Career coaches who specialize in your field of work are key. Yuji specializes in placing SEs, and his role-specific guidance was invaluable. 2) Not getting psyched out. I'd be lying if I said that getting laid off twice, seeing friends struggle, and reading negative news about the job market didn't give me some emotional challenges. Working with various mentors helped me realize that while the situation was difficult on multiple levels, it wasn't insurmountable. Dealing with multiple layoffs is absolutely not a career breaker, and while this job market is tougher than it's ever been, it's still very possible to find a high quality role. I leaned on therapy, life coaching, and meditation to get my mind right, and made sure to keep physically active and healthy. 3) Cultivating a positive mindset. While interviewing can be a grind, I learned to view it more as the process of finding my ideal fit than just finding any job. Rather than seeing failed interviews as a waste of time, I learned to see each one as an improvement exercise that brought me a step closer to actually getting an offer. I could feel myself developing more equanimity through the process and replacing my anxiety with feelings of confidence. I also practiced gratitude for being able to meet awesome people at a variety of different companies, build my network, and get exposure to a ton of new technologies. As tough as these situations have been, they were a huge growth experience for me. If you have any other thoughts on navigating the job market, please share! I'm grateful for the experience, the learning, the people I met throughout the process

Last week, I made it out to Seattle, where I met up with the other half of Better Career – Yuji! Building this company has been an incredible journey. We’ve absolutely loved the process and the people we’ve worked with! We spent time planning for the future and celebrating our wins – including 3 that came in during the trip: One client landed their first SE role with a $140K OTE ?? An AE landed not one, but TWO offers over $300K OTE! ?? And another client landed two SE job offers, both over $220K. Needless to say, there was plenty to celebrate! ????, ????????’?? ???????? ?????? ???????????? ????????????? - Events with top Sales & PreSales leaders - More resources and insights for job seekers - Specialized tools to help you advance your career - More inspiring stories to share with you all - Expanding our reach and growing the team ?? A huge thank you to everyone who’s cheered us on, shared feedback, and been part of this journey. We appreciate you all! Here’s to the future – exciting things ahead! ??

Every step counts. Keep pushing forward!?

Use the CARL method to knock your behavioral interviews out of the park ? → ??????????????: Set the scene and give the necessary details of your example. → ????????????: Explain exactly what steps you took to address it. → ????????????: Share what outcomes your actions achieved (%, #) → ????????????????: Reflect on what you learned from the experience! It’s similar to the STAR method, but better! It helps you reflect on your learnings and demonstrates a growth mindset ??

Start small and let your progress build momentum. One day at a time!