The hiring process is ultra-competitive.
But you’ve incorrectly been told that the only way to stand out is by having fancy degrees and credentials.
THREAD: 20 ways to stand out in a hiring process (that don’t involve your resume):
If I were starting my career again and I wanted to optimize for:
(1) Foundation-building experience
(2) High probability of $10m by age 30
Here’s how I’d do it:
It's been over a decade since I kicked off my career.
I've worked with, invested in, and mentored some of the most elite people on the planet.
And you know what I've noticed? 👀
From Tom Brady to Warren Buffet, they all have five things in common.
If you're curious 🧵
Early career years are painful.
You feel like an idiot 98% of the time - lost, confused and insecure.
I wish I had a cheat sheet of principles for my first job.
So I put one together.
Here are 20 things about building a career I wish I knew sooner: