Free program

Land Your First Tech Job in 60 Days

A focused 60-day accountability program for people trying to break into tech. We’ll improve our portfolios and CVs, apply intentionally, prepare for interviews, and hold each other accountable until we start getting results.

Sep 1 · 30 days 1 joined 26 tasks

The roadmap

Every task, day by day. This is exactly what you'll work through.

Week 1

Sep 1 – Sep 7

Define your ideal product design role
Tuesday 1 Sep
Select 2-3 portfolio projects to refine
Wednesday 2 Sep
Draft compelling project narratives
Thursday 3 Sep
Build out initial portfolio case studies (visuals)
Friday 4 Sep
Refine and integrate second portfolio case study
Saturday 5 Sep
Draft your master product design CV
Sunday 6 Sep
Optimize your CV for a specific job posting
Monday 7 Sep

Week 2

Sep 8 – Sep 14

Write a compelling personalized cover letter
Tuesday 8 Sep
Identify 5 target companies and find contacts
Wednesday 9 Sep
Craft personalized outreach messages
Thursday 10 Sep
Submit your first intentional application
Friday 11 Sep
Send personalized outreach messages
Saturday 12 Sep
Outline common product design interview questions
Sunday 13 Sep
Draft answers for behavioral questions
Monday 14 Sep

Week 3

Sep 15 – Sep 21

Prepare your 'walk me through a project' script
Tuesday 15 Sep
Research typical design challenges/whiteboard exercises
Wednesday 16 Sep
Conduct a mock interview with a peer/mentor
Thursday 17 Sep
Refine portfolio based on initial feedback
Friday 18 Sep
Practice advanced behavioral interview questions
Saturday 19 Sep
Tackle a whiteboard challenge scenario
Sunday 20 Sep
Refine design challenge approach based on feedback
Monday 21 Sep

Week 4

Sep 22 – Sep 28

Conduct a peer-led portfolio walkthrough
Tuesday 22 Sep
Prepare for salary negotiation discussions
Wednesday 23 Sep
Track and analyze application responses
Thursday 24 Sep
Refine personal brand narrative for networking
Friday 25 Sep
Plan next 30 days of targeted career actions
Saturday 26 Sep

Week 5

Sep 29 – Oct 5