Cold applying got me (some) interviews. These 5 things made it faster.
You don’t need a referral, but you do need a strategy
Not everyone gets hired through a referral.
I didn’t.
Most of the jobs I landed started the same way:
I hit “submit” on a cold application and hoped for the best.
But here’s the truth: the people who get interviews from cold apps usually aren’t just lucky.
They’re doing a few things right:
Their resume is clean and focused (and doesn’t get rejected by the ATS)
They actually tailor it to the job (at least a few lines)
They link to projects that show what they can do
Their LinkedIn tells a consistent story
Sometimes, they follow up with a quick message (just enough to get noticed)
Cold applying absolutely works.
But you can tilt the odds massively in your favor by tightening your materials and showing up better.
That’s exactly what The Data Career Maker helps you do.
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Craft a resume that gets seen
Build a high-impact portfolio (without 10 projects)
Optimize your LinkedIn
Nail interviews with a clear framework
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Make the job hunt feel a little less random.
- Matt ✌️