Applying to jobs (outbound): it's far harder to sell yourself and build sustained interest compared to people deliberately discovering you (inbound). Outbound

Applying to jobs (outbound): it's far harder to sell yourself and build sustained interest compared to people deliberately discovering you (inbound). Outbound is also a lot more work vs. return. Make a killer LinkedIn, Github or whatever appropriate portfolio to make the conversation higher signal and remove their uncertainties/likely objections. Odds are they have a pressing need (challenge to address)... get talking about it and discard pointless hazing rituals that don't address moving the business forward. If they persist, indicate they're wasting your valuable time and theirs on non-value-add business theater that doesn't remotely pertain to doing real work or getting along with the culture.