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How to 'Shoot Your Shot' at Your Dream Job (even when they aren't hiring)

Sep 17, 2025
Ever dreamed of working for a company that's not hiring? Discover how to create your own opportunity by crafting a targeted pitch. Learn the importance of researching companies and roles before reaching out. Find out the best channels for contact and when to follow up. Hear success stories that highlight this bold approach, all while managing your expectations. This strategy may not guarantee a job, but it’s all about making yourself known and potentially landing your dream position.
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INSIGHT

Speculative Outreach Is A Long Shot

  • Treat speculative outreach as a high-variance strategy that shouldn't be your main focus.
  • Expect low response rates and value it as a long-game way to enter targeted companies.
INSIGHT

Competition Shapes Your Odds

  • Market saturation affects success: roles with lots of applicants are less likely to respond to unsolicited pitches.
  • Narrow or niche functions increase your chance of standing out.
ANECDOTE

Resume In The Drawer Became A Hire

  • A candidate dropped a resume at a radio station months before a niche imaging producer role opened.
  • When the role became vacant the hiring manager pulled that resume and hired them directly.
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