how to hire and get hired w/ donnie skalak, vp of engineering
guest: donnie skalak, vp of engineering
- target roles you actually want and tailor your resume and cover letter instead of mass applying to everything
- reach out directly to a recruiter or hiring manager on linkedin since a thoughtful dm can get your resume a second look
- local onsite candidates often compete against smaller applicant pools than fully remote roles so going onsite can set you apart
- if a company gives you a canned rejection or no feedback at all after an onsite interview thats a red flag about their culture
- write your own job descriptions as the hiring manager instead of leaving vague generic language to hr