u/WagonBashers wrote (the comment Michael replied to):
So 'Codesmith style' is just sending a follow-up email/statement to hiring managers, vs simply applying? (Looking at u/michaelnovati's comment below) I was sharing this tip with folks on my cohort (I didn't go to codesmith). \^This is good advice for anyone applying to any job.
u/michaelnovati replied · ★ FEATURED
It's more like this:
1. apply with the best channel, i.e. referrals if possible
2. send message to hiring manager/with the application - as personal as possible, referencing blogs or videos, or unique connection to company OR something special about your background
3. send double down - similar message to 2 but to an executive or very senior person and doing it shortly after 2.
4. follow up - if you don't hear back after a few days
But yeah I really don't buy that 5% of these end up in offers and the data sourcing seems iffy. I totally agree with this method but they literally tell people that this will result in a "minimum 20% conversation rate" and I don't buy that.