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Hey 37signals, let's talk.

6 points by rglover 15y ago

wccrawford 15y ago
That's a great example of exactly how not to try to get someone's attention. Let's see... No samples, no reason for THEM to want YOU, just a needy 'I need a mentor' post. You even listed a few ways that WOULD have made them notice you, but you're apparently too lazy to finish them. Here's a telling quote: "I started with a portfolio, shot several takes of a video and even thought about making a personalized “hey 37signals!” site. But what I’ve realized is none of that is for me. " You essentially said, 'Design isn't for me. Hire me as a designer anyhow.'
- rglover 15y ago
  This was part two of an email I sent that included relevant work examples. My motivation for this site was supported by the company's desire to have interface designers that also write good copy: http://37signals.com/svn/archives2/hiring_tip.php http://37signals.com/svn/archives2/hiring_tip.php.
  - atarian 15y ago
    Did you send them a copy of this letter or did you give them a link to the page?
    - rglover 15y ago
      It was entirely separate. I drafted an email that explained my interest in the position and then offered this as a supplement.
sudhirj 15y ago
Nice try.
- sudhirj 15y ago
  I'd be surprised if this gets you in, but it will get you at least a conversation.
  - rglover 15y ago
    That was my intention, a conversation.
ryanmarsh 15y ago
This is narcissistic and a great example of how college doesn't prepare you to work. I'm guessing because I don't know Jason Fried personally, but I would wager that he did not create his company so that you could discover yourself. Find out why he created his company and how you can help him achieve his dreams and then you might have something to talk about.
- rglover 15y ago
  I don't feel like my approach was narcissistic at all. My goal is to help Jason and the rest of 37signals achieve whatever dreams they may have. However, as a means to separate myself from what I'm imagining is a large stack of applications, I tried something different. In direct response to finding out how I can help his company, I felt this passage sufficed "I want to meet your team in person, talk about your aspirations, and learn about your big ideas. Most importantly, I want to know how I can fit into your team and make a difference."
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6 points by rglover 15y ago

That's a great example of exactly how not to try to get someone's attention. Let's see... No samples, no reason for THEM to want YOU, just a needy 'I need a mentor' post. You even listed a few ways that WOULD have made them notice you, but you're apparently too lazy to finish them. Here's a telling quote: "I started with a portfolio, shot several takes of a video and even thought about making a personalized “hey 37signals!” site. But what I’ve realized is none of that is for me. " You essentially said, 'Design isn't for me. Hire me as a designer anyhow.'

rglover 15y ago
This was part two of an email I sent that included relevant work examples. My motivation for this site was supported by the company's desire to have interface designers that also write good copy: http://37signals.com/svn/archives2/hiring_tip.php http://37signals.com/svn/archives2/hiring_tip.php.
- atarian 15y ago
  Did you send them a copy of this letter or did you give them a link to the page?
  - rglover 15y ago
    It was entirely separate. I drafted an email that explained my interest in the position and then offered this as a supplement.

sudhirj 15y ago

Nice try.

sudhirj 15y ago
I'd be surprised if this gets you in, but it will get you at least a conversation.
- rglover 15y ago
  That was my intention, a conversation.

ryanmarsh 15y ago

This is narcissistic and a great example of how college doesn't prepare you to work. I'm guessing because I don't know Jason Fried personally, but I would wager that he did not create his company so that you could discover yourself. Find out why he created his company and how you can help him achieve his dreams and then you might have something to talk about.

rglover 15y ago
I don't feel like my approach was narcissistic at all. My goal is to help Jason and the rest of 37signals achieve whatever dreams they may have. However, as a means to separate myself from what I'm imagining is a large stack of applications, I tried something different. In direct response to finding out how I can help his company, I felt this passage sufficed "I want to meet your team in person, talk about your aspirations, and learn about your big ideas. Most importantly, I want to know how I can fit into your team and make a difference."

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