Innovative Job Application Strategies and Interview Prep Tips

#90: Top podcast host, Lenny Rachitsky joins Chris to discuss work-related techniques for success. They talk about finding a job that aligns with your interests, ways to stand out and get noticed, nailing your interview, effectively negotiating your compensation, managing up, and strategies to getting promoted.

Lenny Rachitsky (@lennysan), an engineer turned startup founder and former product manager at Airbnb is the creator of Lenny’s Newsletter and the wildly popular podcast, Lenny’s Podcast. Lenny is well-known as one of the top minds in the world when it comes to building product, driving growth, and helping people accelerate their careers.

Full show notes at: https://allthehacks.com/work-lenny-rachitsky

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Resources Mentioned

Connect with Lenny Rachitsky: Twitter | Website | Podcast | Newsletter | TikTok

• Lenny’s Job Board
• Lenny’s Newsletter
• The 10 Commandments of Salary Negotiation
• How to Get Promoted
• Product Management Career Ladders
• Saying No
• Medium: What Seven Years at Airbnb Taught Me About Building a Business
• Lenny’s Talent Collective
• Airbnb Alumni Investing Syndicate: AirAngels
• Focus App: Centered
• Loom
• “State of Me” Email Template
• “Sprint” Template

Podcasts:

• All the Hacks
• #37: The Surprising Habits of Backable People with Suneel Gupta
• #72: Increasing Productivity, Procrastinating Less and Living a Happier, Healthier Life with Ali Abdaal
• #63: Deep Work, Digital Minimalism and Becoming So Good They Can’t Ignore You with Cal Newport
• #7: Managing Your Time to Get More Done with Laura Vanderkam

Books:

• Backable: The Surprising Truth Behind What Makes People Take a Chance on You
• Make Time: How to Focus on What Matters Every Day
• Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity

Lenny and Chris’ California Recommendations

• Cavallo Point Lodge
• Andy Goldsworthy's Wood Line 
• Fairfax Mount Tam Mountain Biking
• Fish
• Mill Valley Lumberyard
• Flour Craft Bakery

Full Show Notes

(00:00) Introduction to Lenny Rachitsky

(01:37) Applicability of Content Beyond Product Management

(04:18) Lenny’s Job Board

(07:07) “Spotlight” Feature: Reverse Job Search

(07:42) Identifying Interests: Four Key Points

(15:53) Finding Value in Diverse Experiences

(17:43) Strategies to Stand Out and Get Noticed

(24:42) Nailing the Interview: Expert Advice

(27:28) Salary and Compensation Negotiation Insights

(33:28) Optimizing Goals When Working for a Company

(34:43) Making an Impact: Finding Your Way

(35:48) Effective Promotion Strategies

(42:10) The Art of Saying “No”: Balance and Value

(48:24) Maximizing Impact Through Effective Output

(52:11) Knowing When It’s Time to Move On

(55:14) Structuring Free Time: Tips and Techniques

(56:53) Experimentation in Creation

(1:00:19) Chris' Next Steps

(1:00:52) Managing Up: Keeping Your Manager Informed

(1:02:56) Lenny and Chris’ Recommendations for California

(1:05:21) Where to Connect with Lenny Rachitsky Online

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