Work Tactics: Finding a Job, Negotiating Comp, Managing Up, Getting Promoted and More with Lenny Rachitsky

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Nov 30, 2022

Lenny Rachitsky, an engineer, startup founder, and former product manager at Airbnb, shares his expertise on accelerating your career. He discusses innovative job search strategies, emphasizing proactive applications over traditional methods. Lenny highlights the importance of aligning your job choices with personal values and growth opportunities. He also provides tips on mastering interviews and negotiating salaries, including effective communication techniques. Insights on career advancement and managing responsibilities round out a practical toolkit for success.

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ADVICE

Choosing the Right Company

Consider company mission, stage, business quality, and people when job hunting.
Prioritize learning opportunities at smaller companies and craft-honing at larger ones.

ADVICE

Standing Out in Your Job Search

Narrow your job search to a few target companies.
Craft personalized presentations or videos to stand out to hiring managers.

ANECDOTE

Creative Application Tactics

A job candidate started a Substack and wrote posts about why they were the perfect fit.
This impressed Lenny, although the candidate wasn't the right fit for that specific role.

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