
DJH 518: give 'em a cookie?
Free Samples in the Other Direction
You get pitched on free-samples all the time - from trial periods for apps to a free cookie at the bakery.
And they work! That's why companies offer them! They bring in new customers for those products and services.
But you, as a job hunter, won't offer free samples of your services??
A resume isn't a free sample, it's just a (boring) list of features.
If you want companies (your customers) to hire you, then give them a taste of what you can do!
Send a project. Pitch free work.
Stand out. Be empowered.
10 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Launch Your Career
Your career launch (or re-launch) is kind of like launching a rocket ship. It’s a big deal. You’re going somewhere a little unknown—and that’s exciting.
But what should you be thinking about as you do it? How will you know if you’re on the right track?
Read more in 10 Questions to Ask Yourself as You Launch Your Career.

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The Career Hackers Revolution
- Career hacking is about the relentless pursuit of discovering and doing what makes you come alive. Here are the core principles in the Career Hackers Manifesto.
- See two of our top posts: How to Make a Video Pitch and 100 Ways to Work Out Loud, so you can skip the resume and degree and be your own credential. See more on the Start Here page.
- Want audio? Head to the Daily Job Hunt Podcast.
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