Nolan and Kelli discuss tech job search strategies, emphasizing proactive networking over mass applications., and recommend targeted outreach with concise value propositions that highlight business impact. They stress building relationships both inside and outside your company, maintaining professional connections, and adapting to a job market that increasingly demands quantifiable contributions.

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Intro

(00:13) Struggling to Find a New Role

(01:02) Principle #1: Avoid Applying to Jobs

(01:46) The "Rolling Process" Approach

(02:34) Current Job Market Reality Check

(03:28) Value Proposition Design

(03:50) Targeted Application Strategy

(04:13) Cold Outreach Framework

(05:06) Why Cold Outreach Works

(06:15) Two Categories of Job Hunting

(06:41) Maximizing Your Current Role

(07:45) Sponsor: Metaview

(09:39) External Network Building

(10:41) When You Need a Job Urgently

(11:28) Research-Based Approach

(12:13) LinkedIn Networking Strategy

(12:52) The Best Time to Look for a Job

(13:39) Quantifying Business Value

(14:30) Cold Outreach Framework

(16:00) Referrals and Resource Lists

(16:42) The Importance of Preparation

(17:11) Current Job Market Assessment

(18:07) Wrap

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