Jonathan Javier

Ever put off learning a new skill or starting your job search because it felt like it would take too long?

We often hesitate to learn a new skill, spend time networking, or really tailor that resume because we think it'll take too long. (If you need help with that: bit.ly/4bPgSUa)

We see it as time "lost" from our lives.

But that time is going to pass anyway.

The real question is, where do you want to be when it does? The time you spend preparing yourself to be the top candidate is never wasted.

– When you spot a skill that could boost your value, invest the time to master it.
– When you need job search tips, make time for networking.
– When you find that dream role, absolutely take the time to polish your application. (Tools like NetworkAI by Wonsulting can help here: bit.ly/4hmf4Ub)

Even if a specific opportunity doesn't pan out, you're not back at square one.

You're better prepared, more skilled, and one step closer because you used the time wisely.

Keep investing in yourself.

The future you will thank you for it!
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3 months ago | [YT] | 5

Jonathan Javier

You'll learn this when it's too late.…

This is a heartbreaking and powerful reality check. (If you need help landing a job offer, check this out: bit.ly/4bPgSUa)

I learned a version of this lesson during two layoffs that were completely out of my control.

It taught me that no matter how much you give to a job, your true life is at home.

The quality time you spend with your family and friends isn't just a break from work; it's the foundation of your well being.

It's the support system that gives you the energy to be your best self, both personally and professionally.

This is why it's so important to find a job that respects this.

A job that allows you to be present with the people who are your real life. (If you're looking for a role like that, tools like JobBoardAI by Wonsulting can help you find opportunities: bit.ly/4hmf4Ub)

Please, don't make work your entire life!
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3 months ago | [YT] | 2

Jonathan Javier

Cold emails still work to land into your dream career.

Yes, I said it even though many don't believe me. But this job-seeker in our program just did it (and if you're still just applying and waiting, build your resume first with this: bit.ly/4bPgSUa)

Let me give a backstory.

She was applying to jobs and getting rejected for many of them, but she then decided to do a different approach.

Having been on visa sponsorship, it's important to try different approaches on your job search to find the right people who are hiring AND sponsoring.

She had a tailored resume; but the most important thing is she didn't just sit back and hope.

She instead went directly to the TA team with a cold outreach email, and 24 hours later, she had an interview on the calendar.

She was in a first-round with her potential direct manager and now she has an HR screening call this week.

That's a full pipeline built in less than one week.

Here's what made it work:

💡 She didn't rely on ONLY applying to jobs alone: Most people apply and pray. She applied and reached out directly. Two touchpoints > one touchpoint every time.

💡 The outreach was targeted, not generic: She didn't email HR. She emailed someone actually filling the role who had decision making power - the people actually filling the role. Right person, right message.

💡 Her resume was already tailored: So when they pulled it after her email, it matched the JD. The cold outreach got their attention. The resume kept it.

And I could have a contrarion thinking on this but I believe landing into your dream career isn't just a "volume" game - it's about picking a strategy that works for YOU.

Wish her best of luck and hope for more job offers in dream careers for job-seekers!
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3 months ago | [YT] | 1

Jonathan Javier

This is the resume I had after my first job at Snap. It got 10 million+ views on LinkedIn when I posted it 3 years ago🤯

This is Pt. 2 of my "Resume Receipts" series where I share resumes that got interviews at "dream" companies (And if you want the free template: bit.ly/4bPgSUa)

I've color-coded it so you can steal exactly what made it work. Here's the breakdown:

💡 Red = Action Verbs: Every bullet starts with one. Present tense for current roles, past tense for previous ones. "Research," "Develop," "Create" - these aren't filler words. They tell the person reviewing the resume what you did before they finish the sentence.

💡 Orange = Hard Skills: I weaved specific tools and platforms throughout every experience - Zendesk, Confluence, Jira, Excel, CRM. Don't just list skills at the bottom; instead, show where you actually used them.

💡 Green = Impact Metrics: 11% satisfaction increase. 300+ inquiries weekly. 16% store efficiency gain. Numbers do what words can't - they make your experience feel real and measurable. Get them by asking your manager, or calculating honest estimates from your work.

💡 Cyan = Impact Statements: The phrase before the number matters too. "Increasing," "improving," "solving" - these signal the type of thinker you are before they even hit the metric.

💡 Yellow = Soft Skills: Collaboration, recommendations, identifying solutions. These back up the hard skills and show you're not just technical - you work well with people.!

One last thing most people miss: my email was StopRejectingMe@Companies.com. Is that my real email? Of course.

Just kidding.

If you have a resume you'd like to share with me (anonymously or not), DM me so I can do a breakdown and share so others can learn!

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3 months ago | [YT] | 5

Jonathan Javier

Does sending a follow-up, thank you email make you look desperate?

Let me give you a real life example with one of our job search program members.

His interview went great. Then he sent the thank you email (he used this resource to help him: bit.ly/4bPgSUa)

He reached out to let me know how it went and buried in the message was this line: "I think I maybe messed up by sounding too desperate in my thank you emails."

In my opinion, it does NOT make you look desperate.

But to write an incredible thank you email, you need to do this:

💡 Lead with a specific moment from the interview, not your feelings: "I really enjoyed our conversation about X" > "I really hope to hear back soon." One shows you were present and listening, which is important in building rapport and showing listening skills.

💡 Reinforce your fit in one line: Use the thank you email to briefly connect a skill or experience to something they mentioned. It keeps you top of mind for the right reasons.

💡 End with confidence and a CTA: "I look forward to next steps" lands differently than "Please let me know as soon as possible." Same intention but completely different energy.

Again, sending a thank you letter isn't desperate or doesn't "reject" you.

But a good thank you letter can build rapport and get you back engaged with your interviewer.

You've got this 🙏
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3 months ago | [YT] | 1

Jonathan Javier

The best position to be in is not just 1 job offer, but multiple job offers to decide from.

But let's be real - it's hard to do that in this job market (if you need help getting your first job offer, check this out: bit.ly/4bPgSUa), but I've seen many job-seekers able to do this.

For example, this job-seeker in our program a few weeks ago was in the interview process for multiple companies at the same time.

And they were deciding between a written offer they have, and an interview process they were currently in.

It's a good problem to have, but it's one many don't know how to navigate.

So what are the 2 most important things I would advise this person?

1. Tell the companies you're interviewing at that you have a written offer - if that's the case, you'll be seen as a "wanted" candidate, which could then pressure them to speed up the process so they can get you first, if you have a great interview

2. I would delay the written offer acceptance by 1) negotiating on a phone call if the compensation wasn't within their range and 2) so they can have time to inform the other companies who may be in their "Tier A" so they can expedite the process

So for those on their job search getting interviews, make sure to ALWAYS say you're in other interview processes.

The best thing that can happen is they expedite their process, so you have multiple offers instead of one.

Go get those jobs - rooting for you!
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3 months ago | [YT] | 1

Jonathan Javier

This resume got roles at Google, Meta, and more 🤯

Note: Shared with permission. Info blurred for privacy. (And if you want free resources to level up your own resume, click here: bit.ly/4bPgSUa)

Let me break down exactly why it worked and what I'd change. Here's what got them in the door:

💡 Brand stacking that builds on itself: Google -> Meta -> Pure Storage isn't random as each move signals upward trajectory and cross-industry credibility. They used their experience in tech space to lean into more interviews and opportunities at adjacent companies, exemplified in the resume. Sure, having "Ex-(COMPANY)" may sound "weird", but it does bring credibility, let's be honest. People hiring use past company names as a trust shortcut, and this resume earns it fast.

💡 Every bullet has a number attached to it: 56% YoY increase. 167% increase in offer accepts. 600+ leads pipeline. 300+ applications screened per week. This shows how much impact the person had in their role.

💡 Deep DEI specialization across different company types: Big Tech (Google, Meta) to contract work to event execution. This person is a specialist, and companies want specialists nowadays rather than generalists (especially AI being where it's at). They get hired faster because they solve a specific problem with mastery.

Now, what would I change?
- This resume is 2 pages (that's why there's a gap at 3/4 of the screenshot). You don't need two pages unless it's all relevant experience. This resume could easily be 1 -> rule of thumb IMO is 1 page for every 10+ YOE
- Several bullets are 3–4 sentences long. 1-2 sharp line > one long paragraph every time (simpler and more concise)
- The formatting is dense. When a resume doesn't breathe, recruiters skim past it - even great experience gets missed

Bottom line: deep expertise + consistent metrics + recognizable company names = a resume that gets read for more than the average of "6-7 seconds".

Let me know if you all want to see more of this series, and DM me your resume to get a chance to be featured!
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3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Jonathan Javier

It's important to stay in touch with people, especially as you grow in your career.

One of those people I've stayed in touch with since 2021 is Gianluca Russo.

When we first connected, he reached out to me regarding a LinkedIn initiative where they were interviewing members on using the platform to amplify their voices.

This was when things were still mostly virtual, so we did it Video Meet and spoke about how I've been using the platform since 2018 to make content.

Fast forward to today, I've been able to attend some incredible events for LinkedIn in New York City because of continuously sharing my voice and advocating for job-seekers coming from underdog backgrounds.

And today, him and the LinkedIn Team hosted a Graduation Glow-Up creator happy hour to share more about LinkedIn's annual grad guide for students and early career professionals, especially navigating this job market (I'll leave the article in the comments!)

Some of the key insights they found:
- 44% of Gen Z saying not having the right network is the biggest barrier to landing an entry-level role (If you need help landing an entry-level role, start with this free resume guide: bit.ly/4bPgSUa)
- 21% are creating their own opportunities with side hustles or starting a business
- 72% of young office workers are considering a switch to skilled trades

I can attest to this knowing that it was hard for me to grow my network when I was I university having no connections (or no family member who could simply "get me a job" at a company).

Shoutout to LinkedIn for always inviting me to incredible events like these in the city!

And of course - great seeing fellow creator friends Megan Lieu, Maitri Mangal, Ale Thomas, Gina (Ruscil) Alvino, Ume Habiba, and more!

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3 months ago | [YT] | 0

Jonathan Javier

Companies have 6 interview rounds for a $50K role.

Then ghost you after round 5. (If this is you right now, get help: bit.ly/4pXmaSu)

Okay seriously - the hiring process is broken and everyone knows it.

But it's not your fault.

Here's what's actually happening out there:

💡 Companies post jobs they've already filled internally: sometimes the role was never open to begin with OR they left the job open without removing it from the job board

💡 Interview processes got longer without getting smarter: 6 rounds for an entry-level role isn't a "thorough process." It's a sign of a company that can't make decisions.

💡 "We'll be in touch" has become meaningless: Closing every candidate with a decision used to be basic professional courtesy. Now it's rare enough to be a green flag.

Does this mean you should stop applying? No.

But it does mean you need to be smarter about where you put your energy:
- Prioritize companies that move fast (2–3 rounds max for junior roles)
- Build relationships before you apply - warm applications skip the line, give you better chances
- Never put all your hope in one application - keep the pipeline full and keep interviewing

Go get those Ws in your job search.
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3 months ago | [YT] | 3

Jonathan Javier

He was about to say yes to the first offer.

I told him to wait 24 hours. (Free resume guide to get your first offer: bit.ly/4bPgSUa)

He waited and sent one counter.

He got 20% more than he asked.

This is one of the most common things I see in our program - job seekers who are so relieved to get an offer that they accept whatever number comes first.

But here's what most people don't know:
Companies almost never rescind an offer because you negotiated.

In fact, 85% of people who counter get more, and most hiring managers expect you to (this is why we should just put all salaries in the job description right?!)

Here's the exact approach that works:
💡 Research before you respond: Use Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn Salary to anchor your counter in data - not a gut feeling.
💡 Don't give a number first: When asked about salary expectations early, try: "I'd love to understand the full package first - what's the range budgeted for this role?"
💡 When you counter, be specific: "Based on my research and experience, I was expecting something closer to $X" lands better than "I was hoping for more."
💡 Negotiate the full package: Can't move on base? Ask about signing bonus, extra PTO, remote flexibility, or an earlier performance review date.

You don't get what you deserve.

You get what you negotiate.

What's one salary question you've always been afraid to ask?
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3 months ago | [YT] | 1