finding a job in this terrible market w/ principal engineer, jeff blankenburg
guest: jeff blankenburg, principal developer advocate at dynatrace
- expect a real senior-level job search to take around six months, even with a strong network and reputation
- skip the apply button and go straight to leadership or peers on linkedin with a short customized note before applying
- when reaching out, ask for a specific small amount of time like fifteen or thirty minutes so busy people can say yes
- in interviews ask what success looks like a year from now and get the interviewer talking about themselves to build real connection
- do not take rejection personally, it is usually business and fit, not a judgment on your worth or skill