Wins From The Interview Accelerator

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I GOT A JOB!!!!!

- Matthew

...Small Update. I GOT AN INTERVIEW.

- Jeremy McNeese

I have an in person interview with make a wish next week 🎉

- Lauren Rutland

I have a phone interview with a VP (hiring manager) on Friday!

- Chris

Big win for me wrapping up the week... I got a job!!

- Reb

I had a preliminary interview this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Mary Margaret

Just accepted a job offer as Mental Health Specialist!

- Gerren • Yesterday at 2:51 PM

Moving to interview round 2 for HOPE International this week!

- Melissa Long

I accepted an offer at Subsplash and I start Feb 18th!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

- Andy Walker

I was told earlier today that I have been confirmed for a 3rd round interview with Resi!

- Aaron Lynn

In-person interview scheduled for AE position at ThreatLocker for this Thursday!

- Billy Ryan

Made it to the final round at Sage! First to final interview in three days!

- Tiffany

Two virtual panel interviews tomorrow morning…this for an HR role at a healthcare company…

- JP

Got an email that they are proceeding to the interview steps for application at Subsplash!!!

- Andy Walker

Just booked an initial phone call with a TAS at my target company (Newell Brands) tomorrow at 1pm.

- Evan

Also, I just got asked to send a portfolio to IJM as a follow up from an interview. Feels like things are moving!

- Lauren Rutland

Site meeting went incredible! It's not set in stone - but it sounds like we're leaning towards an offer!

- Andrew

I received news that I am moving forward with the Gift Officer role at Children's HopeChest.

- Aaron Lynn

Just had an interview with a VP and Regional Manager. I obviously have no idea how they think, but I think I nailed it.

- Billy

Just had my first interview at Sage and knocked it out of the park ⚾ Soooooo grateful you pushed me to practice so much 🤩

- Tiffany • Today at 1:45 PM Today at 1:56 PM

I have my 3rd interview with Ministry Brands scheduled for next week. This is the AE role I applied to earlier.

- Aaron Lynn

Great news, got a job offer last week and I officially accepted! Starting a new position in January 🙌 Praises!

- Beau

First step interview tomorrow morning for Director of People Strategy and Initiatives for a large healthcare company…

- JP

Ok...just got a second interview with Renewed Vision 2 HOURS after my first interview! Time to prepare...

- Justin Cutsinger

A college buddy of mine just connected me with a VP at INJOY Solutions. I’m supposed to have a call with him on Wednesday afternoon!

- Chris Atwell

Got a phone screen scheduled with Webconnex for tomorrow!!! Probably the company I'm most excited to work for. Seems like a great team culture.

- Jonathan • Yesterday at 11:05 AM

I got an offer today as an SDR from Moveworks and accepted! I'll send you a video soon and let you know what happened it was crazy!

- Wilson • Yesterday at 5:41 PM

I had the interview today for a Major Gifts Officer position with both the CEO and Director of Advancement. I thought it went very good!

- Ron

Just got an email from the company I’ve been pestering for 9 months. I have a pre-screen interview this Tuesday! Persistence has paid off!

- Ryan

Interview went really well! I think that everyone who needs to say "yes" has now said "yes" so hopefully an offer is coming shortly 😬😭🤕

- Matthew

Had my second interview at Snowflake today. The manager told me 12 minutes into the interview that he was moving me on to the third round! ❄️

- Tiffany • Today at 4:13 PM

Great news, I got the job! I’ve been onboarding this week and haven’t had a spare minute to update y’all. So excited to get going. Thanks for all the support.

- Mitch Welborn

A small but mighty win over here: two job clarity connection conversations scheduled for Friday. One with someone I know well and another with a LinkedIn stranger.

- Melissa Long

Got my written offer. Accepted. Told my pastor. Telling executive team this afternoon. Now the roller coaster really begins. I'll post in the wins channel later today.

- RobinH • OP

Oh yeahhh! Congrats, Andy! Big win for me today! Interview #1 in the books. The COO ended by giving me his cell and telling me not to share with any other candidates. 😂

- Melissa Long

Interviewed with the hiring manager of a healthcare company this afternoon...she said she's moving me on to the next round and wants this hired in the next two weeks....

- JP

Just got an email for my first phone screen for a project management role I applied for a little while back. First one so gotta celebrate that before this nice long weekend!

- Brian

TODAY I GOT A JOB OFFER! I am telling this group before I have even told my wife! It doesn't feel real yet, and I'm currently in the negotiation stage but yowzah!

- Graham

Had two interviews today. They both went really well. The second one ended with the owner saying, "expect an offer from us in the next couple of days." Feeling really grateful.

- Austin Suter

I had two first round interviews this week. One of them put me into a second round the next day! So, after 3 interviews this week I’m moving forward to the next round with both organizations

- Kelsi

HUGE WIN! I am flying to Richmond, VA tomorrow for a final meeting and offer presentation to be the new Midwest Development Officer for ICM which is a overseas church planting organization!

- Jarod Graves

Good afternoon everyone! First interview with IJM today went great. I am feeling really good and confident about the Church Partnership opportunity there and should hear next steps by the end of next week.

- Jarod Graves

Just had a great convo with a Regional VP of Sales at Salesforce. He told me to pick a job and send it to him and he would get me a referral link for that job to get me in the "fast pass" line.

- Jonathan Sharp

Interview # 1 with a top target org tomorrow morning. 2nd in-person interview with a newly discovered target org tomorrow afternoon. Both automotive, same role. Busy day. I'd appreciate the prayers.

- Gp

Sent in a resume that was only 89% aligned, just because it was friday, and I'm a rebel (But the real win was sending two in today to people offering to connect me with job opportunities)

- Billy

After revising a LinkedIn message 67 times last night, I finally had the courage to hit send. This was to a person at one of my target companies. Minutes later he responded and a coffee meeting is now on the calendar!

- Daniel Skinner

Hi everyone, hope you're all having a good week so far! Jumping in with a win for the week...I was offered a marketing job with World Vision and officially accepted it! I am set to start a week from today.

- Katie

Hey guys, just had my first interview with Stryker and while I was on the phone, they immediately scheduled my next interview for tomorrow with the hiring manager. Exciting stuff! Nervous about tomorrow, but also excited.

- Mike Parrett

Win over the weekend, I got an email from one of the places I applied to last week. They want to set up a 2 hour virtual meeting with the board on the 9th. the position is as an Executive Director for a nonprofit

- Ron

Yesterday I was offered and accepted the role with Thirdmill as a Major Gifts Officer. Start date is June 1! Todd’s coaching and feedback from this community at Launch Point has been invaluable. Thank you! Excited to move forward!

- Adam Polk • Major Gifts Officer

I GOT A JOB!!!!!

- Matthew

...Small Update. I GOT AN INTERVIEW.

- Jeremy McNeese

I have an in person interview with make a wish next week 🎉

- Lauren Rutland

I have a phone interview with a VP (hiring manager) on Friday!

- Chris

Big win for me wrapping up the week... I got a job!!

- Reb

I had a preliminary interview this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!

- Mary Margaret

Just accepted a job offer as Mental Health Specialist!

- Gerren • Yesterday at 2:51 PM

Moving to interview round 2 for HOPE International this week!

- Melissa Long

I accepted an offer at Subsplash and I start Feb 18th!!!! 🎉🎉🎉

- Andy Walker

I was told earlier today that I have been confirmed for a 3rd round interview with Resi!

- Aaron Lynn

In-person interview scheduled for AE position at ThreatLocker for this Thursday!

- Billy Ryan

Made it to the final round at Sage! First to final interview in three days!

- Tiffany

Two virtual panel interviews tomorrow morning…this for an HR role at a healthcare company…

- JP

Got an email that they are proceeding to the interview steps for application at Subsplash!!!

- Andy Walker

Just booked an initial phone call with a TAS at my target company (Newell Brands) tomorrow at 1pm.

- Evan

Also, I just got asked to send a portfolio to IJM as a follow up from an interview. Feels like things are moving!

- Lauren Rutland

Site meeting went incredible! It's not set in stone - but it sounds like we're leaning towards an offer!

- Andrew

I received news that I am moving forward with the Gift Officer role at Children's HopeChest.

- Aaron Lynn

Just had an interview with a VP and Regional Manager. I obviously have no idea how they think, but I think I nailed it.

- Billy

Just had my first interview at Sage and knocked it out of the park ⚾ Soooooo grateful you pushed me to practice so much 🤩

- Tiffany • Today at 1:45 PM Today at 1:56 PM

I have my 3rd interview with Ministry Brands scheduled for next week. This is the AE role I applied to earlier.

- Aaron Lynn

Great news, got a job offer last week and I officially accepted! Starting a new position in January 🙌 Praises!

- Beau

First step interview tomorrow morning for Director of People Strategy and Initiatives for a large healthcare company…

- JP

Ok...just got a second interview with Renewed Vision 2 HOURS after my first interview! Time to prepare...

- Justin Cutsinger

A college buddy of mine just connected me with a VP at INJOY Solutions. I’m supposed to have a call with him on Wednesday afternoon!

- Chris Atwell

Got a phone screen scheduled with Webconnex for tomorrow!!! Probably the company I'm most excited to work for. Seems like a great team culture.

- Jonathan • Yesterday at 11:05 AM

I got an offer today as an SDR from Moveworks and accepted! I'll send you a video soon and let you know what happened it was crazy!

- Wilson • Yesterday at 5:41 PM

I had the interview today for a Major Gifts Officer position with both the CEO and Director of Advancement. I thought it went very good!

- Ron

Just got an email from the company I’ve been pestering for 9 months. I have a pre-screen interview this Tuesday! Persistence has paid off!

- Ryan

Interview went really well! I think that everyone who needs to say "yes" has now said "yes" so hopefully an offer is coming shortly 😬😭🤕

- Matthew

Had my second interview at Snowflake today. The manager told me 12 minutes into the interview that he was moving me on to the third round! ❄️

- Tiffany • Today at 4:13 PM

Great news, I got the job! I’ve been onboarding this week and haven’t had a spare minute to update y’all. So excited to get going. Thanks for all the support.

- Mitch Welborn

A small but mighty win over here: two job clarity connection conversations scheduled for Friday. One with someone I know well and another with a LinkedIn stranger.

- Melissa Long

Got my written offer. Accepted. Told my pastor. Telling executive team this afternoon. Now the roller coaster really begins. I'll post in the wins channel later today.

- RobinH • OP

Oh yeahhh! Congrats, Andy! Big win for me today! Interview #1 in the books. The COO ended by giving me his cell and telling me not to share with any other candidates. 😂

- Melissa Long

Interviewed with the hiring manager of a healthcare company this afternoon...she said she's moving me on to the next round and wants this hired in the next two weeks....

- JP

Just got an email for my first phone screen for a project management role I applied for a little while back. First one so gotta celebrate that before this nice long weekend!

- Brian

TODAY I GOT A JOB OFFER! I am telling this group before I have even told my wife! It doesn't feel real yet, and I'm currently in the negotiation stage but yowzah!

- Graham

Had two interviews today. They both went really well. The second one ended with the owner saying, "expect an offer from us in the next couple of days." Feeling really grateful.

- Austin Suter

I had two first round interviews this week. One of them put me into a second round the next day! So, after 3 interviews this week I’m moving forward to the next round with both organizations

- Kelsi

HUGE WIN! I am flying to Richmond, VA tomorrow for a final meeting and offer presentation to be the new Midwest Development Officer for ICM which is a overseas church planting organization!

- Jarod Graves

Just had a great convo with a Regional VP of Sales at Salesforce. He told me to pick a job and send it to him and he would get me a referral link for that job to get me in the "fast pass" line.

- Jonathan Sharp

Interview # 1 with a top target org tomorrow morning. 2nd in-person interview with a newly discovered target org tomorrow afternoon. Both automotive, same role. Busy day. I'd appreciate the prayers.

- Gp

Sent in a resume that was only 89% aligned, just because it was friday, and I'm a rebel (But the real win was sending two in today to people offering to connect me with job opportunities)

- Billy

- Daniel Skinner

- Katie

- Mike Parrett

- Ron

- Adam Polk • Major Gifts Officer

Nick Williamson

It’s been a whirlwind of a couple weeks that I realized I never shared here!! I officially accepted a role as an SDR at Pushpay! I start 9/21! My last day at my current role is this Sunday. After a little over a year in the job search, I could not be more grateful for this community and what Todd Linder has built. While the content is wildly helpful, I am grateful for the process that has given me clarity, discernment, and direction for what’s next (even after a few turns along the way).

Dietrich Schmidt

Just scheduled an interview on 9/10 for Director of Strategy at Vital Farms. I had a confirmation conversation turn into a referral turn into an interview. I still need to do a ton of interview prep, but excited for the opportunity.

Cedric Hill

Director of Donor Engagement

Here for story time and a celebration! I've accepted a role of Director of Donor Engagement at a nonprofit it called Untold in Atlanta! 🎉 Kind of crazy how it came about... I applied for a role at ADDO in July and not long after, I had a mentor that works at Lifeshape send me the listing for the same role I'd applied for at ADDO. I asked him if he had a connection and he did, which turned out to be someone at RaceTrac, who he also mentors. We connect via email and she says that since my Lifeshape mentor vouches for me, she's more than happy to make a connection, so she puts me on an email thread with the ADDO VP and he and I set up a phone interview. He calls me back a week later and says they're going to go a different direction with the role, but he'd really like to connect me with his wife, who works at Untold, where they were hiring. He puts me on an email thread with her and she connects me to the CEO and Chief of Staff and they set me up for an interview. 5 interviews later and they sent me an offer last week, went back and forth about compensation and I accepted the position on Monday. A few things I've learned... 1. CONNECTIONS ARE EVERYTHING -- this job came about because of 5 email threads of people that I've never met passing me along 😂 it's genuinely crazy that someone at RaceTrac that I may never meet played a role in me finding a role; also, just some other crazy connections that I have a close friend that went to high school with the founder and he called and put in a word for me too AND I walked into one of my interviews and one of the people interviewing was a guy that had visited the church that I work at recently and it went a long way that I actually remembered him 2. If you're struggling with it right now, all the resume work WILL BE WORTH IT -- in my last interview, they specifically referenced all of the statistics on it and explicitly said they'd never seen a resume with so many clear stats. The work really makes a difference and helps you stand out. LISTEN TO TODD!! 3. THERE IS AN ORGANIZATION OUT THERE FOR YOU -- keep the hope alive. This whole thing has been super unlikely, but also, I just say this from this side now, there is someone out there that's looking for someone just like you. Stay in the game.

Bill Reazer

Soooo...I was offered & accepted the Blackberry Farm Lodging Manager position yesterday (while on vacation!). I start June 1. For me, it is an open door into the Resort Hospitality industry at one of the top resorts in the country. It is not the position or salary I hope to land in but it’s the best way in for now. P.S. I 100% don’t get this job without M2M process. I reached out to someone at Blackberry that used to work for YL but we had never met. She got me straight to hiring manager.

Alan Balfe

Last week I accepted an offer from Spikeball for their Community Program Manager position - start date May 14! #133 for the books It's a 90-day contract with opportunity to transition to full-time W-2 after the trial period. Not the traditional offer structure, but the role itself is a great fit (and I need some $) Todd's coaching and this community were invaluable: the job clarity and translation work, interview prep, and AI tools got me in the door! Granola is so rad too! My M2M journey was definitely unconventional - almost a year long, with some wild hospitality experiences to boot - but worth it. Genuinely rooting for you all! In the words of a fish, just keep swimming 🐟

Adam Polk

Major Gifts Officer

David Decker

I had an interview yesterday with a Sales Manager at a tech company. He told me in the interview that he would have normally skipped over my resume entirely because I have no SaaS sales experience in my work history. BUT he decided to interview me personally because I had taken the time to send him a 1 minute Loom video to introduce myself. He said that he loved my initiative. He also told me that almost nobody is putting in that kind of effort to get a job and that I should keep doing that for sure. He told me that he could NOT hire me for the role because of my lack of experience in that role, but that he would recommend me today for a slightly more junior role that is available at their company and that he would message me on LI to let me know what's next. Felt like a small win!! Thought I'd share

Greg Salvo

A few wins for me last week and this week: I had a final interview on Friday at Blackbaud (after successfully passing their video screen) for an SDR role. I don't really want this role, the pay is low for what I really want, but it would get me into tech and its a 12 month commitment in the role before I could move to a new spot in the company. I don't know if I'll take it if I'm offered it honestly. Also, I have a second round interview this Wednesday at the Burwood Group for an IT Consulting sales role which I'm really excited about. This role would come with an entry level quota and several months of good sales training. I would be going back to IT where I started my career which would feel like some redemption there after having left IT after such a short stab at it. Then the "open to work" post I made caused a recruiter form Samaritans Purse to reach out and she asked if I was interested in two roles she has open there and we are discussing those roles on Wednesday as well. I didn't hire Todd to stay in NP Ministry but these two roles pay really well and could be the path God wants me to go on, we'll see!

Samantha Barnes

Creative Account Manager

I was able to share this on the call on Tuesday, but here's my official, final "Share Your Wins" post! I accepted a job offer at Givington's this week, as a Creative Account Manager! This has been one of my DREAM target organizations, and I am excited to be taking my next step there as I transition out of the full-time ministry world. I'm thankful to have had this Ministry to Marketplace space, and @Todd Linder's guidance and encouragement throughout this journey. The tools, resources, and coaching I received were so valuable in helping me work through job clarity, build a resume I could be confident in, and perform at a high level in interviews. I made it to the final interview for every single job I interviewed for, and each interviewer commented on how they could clearly see the match between my resume/experience and the position I was interviewing for. That's all because of the work I did in pre-season, before I even started applying for jobs! Todd's process and equipping really helps us "level up" from the average job seeker, and it makes a huge difference in preparing us to translate our ministry experience in an application and interview context. Beyond the tools and training, though, I'm so thankful for the community in this space. It's been a blessing to get to know so many of your stories and to be able to mutually encourage each other through a really unique season. I'm cheering for each of you in the different stages of your journeys, as well!

Samantha Barnes

In the first 25 days of November, I have interviewed with 13 different people for 5 different jobs, and my brain is TIRED (pre-interview studying plus the work of active ministry to marketplace translation in each conversation), but my heart feels THANKFUL. Two jobs are still on the table as possible “yeses,” and I really don’t know which I would choose if I had offers from both in front of me, but either one would be amazing. After 8 months of being in this space, there truly is a light at the end of the tunnel!

Austin Suter

Controller

Today is my first full day at EDG, a commercial construction and surveying firm. I'm starting as their new Controller. Very grateful for Todd and the support of this whole community. Been looking for a new job since April, so this is a huge answer to prayer.

Keith Harcombe

After a discouraging couple of weeks, I got a request to know more about me from Faith Driven Entrepreneur! This involved a 5-minute loom video on the role, why I am qualified and Christians false understanding about giving and, a 1 min typing test (which is 41wpm btw). Also, I got a request for a screening call from Greens poon Marder LLC, not too sure about that one, but we will see (thanks @Marc StAngelo).

Jeff G Ford

Great interview with Checkr this morning! We'll see about next steps, but I feel like I really connected with the hiring manager. She said she saw my Loom video and had never had anyone send a video before, so she was very impressed. The video answered a lot of the basic questions she had, so she got to ask more "tell me about a time when" questions. So, if you feel weird or in doubt about sending a video, send it!

Austin Suter

Had two interviews today. They both went really well. The second one ended with the owner saying, "expect an offer from us in the next couple of days." Feeling really grateful.

Jonathan Sharp

Glimpse of your future from an alumni 😊 I’ve been working to secure a key software partner for my company in my sales role. Group of guys bought this software company after a couple exits already (read: they know what they’re doing). We had a joint meeting yesterday with a prospect and then debriefed afterward. I was asking the COO if he’s doubling as the head of sales. He said his CEO has been the one closing the deals in past companies but taking a break from it (they’re majorly profitable with their 1 very large customer)...then tells me, “CEO said, ‘We need to get a long time sales guy like Jonathan to go after these deals for us...’” Ha, COO knows I’m only a year into software sales and was paying me a compliment. When you bring your rich experience in ministry to the marketplace - you have a GREAT opportunity to stand out. Keep pushing folks! One more text, one more connection, one more video, one more conversation and you’re on the move!

Benjamin Anderson

Had a great interview yesterday with Move Health. Was scheduled for 30 min, we got chatting about ministry, he is a worship leader, & the company is run by 3 Christians, we ended up chatting for almost an hour about the role, my background, ministry, and how ministry can still happen outside of a church role. He invited me to come to their office next week to tour and get to know some of the team and get a better feel of the culture.

Joel Carter

Made my first application in this process for a position with Free Wheelchair Mission. Todd has connections with the search group (Thank you Todd). After submitting the resume two days ago I received a request to complete a questionnaire today. This will help them decide if they want to do an interview. I got past step 1 to step 1A.

Melody L. Copeny

Managing Partner

Praxis requested a second interview with me: Email update came Monday morning, 10/20. Two dates were offered to me for next week, I picked next Friday, October 31st at 4 pm. Thankful for the opportunity. I'll be meeting with Praxis' Managing Partner for the interview that's slated to be 45 minutes long.

Keith Harcombe

Today I got a new contact through an unsuspecting person that I thought would not help me get a contact! He immediately emailed the contact at my comapny of interest that is hiring for target job. I immediately sent him my through story (thanks @Todd Linder), which looked a little long, New contact immediately responded and said lets get on a google call next week! #itworksifyouworkit.

Daniel Skinner

Josiah Rasmussen

Okay another update and I know I am breaking all kinds of rules and not going in any order but again I got an opportunity I could not pass up. Last week my former boss and I had a conversation about opening position at Resi (he has worked there and just got job in better position elsewhere) and I asked him if I applied would he be willing to recommend me and give me the email of the recruiter and Hiring manager. He agreed so I applied last Wednesday, then I sent Loom videos to Recruiter and hiring manager. On Thursday I got an invite to a First interview with a recruiter. So Tomorrow October 15th I am interviewing with Resi recruiter for Account Executive, Mid Market. Come to find out that I got the interview based on my resume and cover letter because the recruiter I emailed is with PushPay(whoops) and has not responded yet. To add to this I started doing internal research and finding people I already knew of from Resi, as we work with them at my current employing church. I messaged someone who I worked with in past and they are at Push Pay now in bigger role. He ended up messaging me and asking me for my number. He called me and we had a great 20+ minute conversation on phone. He is former church staff as well and wants to help others in any way that he can. He messaged me the next day and said the he attached his name to my resume and it is in the "internal system" so the recruiter see's that and knows I have an internal recommendation. All this to say I am so grateful and have added the interview to the calendar and I will update after it takes place.

Michael McLaughlin

Feeling like I'm making some good progress tonight! I've gone through and submitted a connection request with every search focus (thanks to the job clarity intensive from Friday and Mission Control!!) I think I'm going to be looking at Program Management, UX researcher, HR generalist/specialist, and Market Intelligence up, but in my area (Milwaukee, WI) it doesn't seem to pay as much as in other parts of the country. Program managers tools identified by Mission Control (Asana, MS Project, and Excel). Definitely would need to brush up on MS project, admin work in a previous role. Exciting to begin to get a little clarity and feel some momentum starting!

Josiah Rasmussen

So much to share! I apologize as my first time sharing in here might be long. While I was doing my resume translation and building over the weekend I was contacted by two contacts/friends I have at a major AV installation company. They essentially both asked me to apply for a role that is in their division. So I have built a resume that would reflect and look more like what that job is. They asked that I apply by today. So I know I am probably skipping many steps in the program. But felt that I couldn't pass up this opportunity! So as I will continue to do the program, I am also submitting my resume and application for that job today!

Tsilavo Ratsimbaharison

Soo thrilled to share that I was offered and accepted the Engagement Specialist role at Thrivent last week! It's looking like an October 6 start date once their onboarding and background check stuff is processed. I'm honestly still in a bit of shock as I write this but I'm also super thankful and humbled. There's soo much to say but I for sure want to say that I'm going to forever be grateful for @Todd Linder and for this community. This absolutely doesn't happen without you. It was incredible to see everything I've learned through this program and from so many of you come together during this hiring process. From really learning how to tailor my resume for this role, to leveraging the connections I already had at Thrivent at every point of the process, to reach outs before each interview and thank you emails after, to learning how to explain why I am the most qualified person for the job, and on and on. And the skills and habits that I've learned over these many months are going to stick with me as I grow professionally and step into whatever the Lord might have next for me.

Melody L. Copeny

Hey, I said "no" to a job opening possibility at a company where I have a direct connection. I see it as a "win." I am encouraged in that decision because of the work we've been doing in the coaching program and the clarity I have about what I want to do because of my Next Step statement. This along with the sharp focus and communicated value I have in place with my master resume helped me see that though good and with some resonating aspects, the job wasn't in alignment with where I want to head in my career. I also could see that though I have some strong skills and talents of adjacency to the role, I am under qualified for it. It didn't feel difficult to acknowledge that. It's like the saying, "This is a great opportunity; it's just not MY opportunity." I thanked my connection and shared how encouraged I was to be thought of. It was good to be able even in the opportunity that wasn't for me to affirm what is for me, you know?

Justin Cutsinger

Very big win! I mentioned a week or so ago that a buddy called me out of the blue, offering a part-time role with his video production agency, with the goal of going full-time in January. The company is quickly growing, and needs someone to manage client shoots, as well as light editing and networking to bring in more clients. I officially signed the offer letter and will start in a week! I plan to pause my job search for the next few months, focus on this role, and come back and celebrate a FT role, and a full win in January!

Will Bowdoin

Updates: The interview with 410 Bridge two weeks ago was great! I prepped a TON and had answers prepared for most of the questions the interviewer asked. About halfway through the interview, it began to feel like more of a conversation, which was such a relief. I should know about the next stage in the interview process soon. I also applied for a trips and visits specialist II position with Compassion two weeks ago. It's very in line with what I would want to do. I was able to get a 95% match with my resume to the JD. So much of the job overlaps with things I did in my past position with Cafe 1040. The hiring manager said there were over 200 applicants, and he was "thrilled with the candidates--include [me]." We'll see where it goes! Hirevue interviews are the bane of my existence, and Compassion is known to have those for the first round. Pray for me! Overall, I feel like my days are a rollercoaster of encouragement and discouragement. I'm sure everyone here can relate. Believing that this is going to be a good week!

Aaron Lynn

SDR at Resi

I am excited to share that I have accepted the position of SDR at Resi! I start at the end of the month. It was an up and down journey for sure, but I am so excited to begin the next chapter. If I can continue to help the LP community in anyway, please don't hesitate to reach out. Oh, it was also fun to be number 100!

Ron Richards

Hello everyone. A few weeks ago I posted that after a long time of doing the job search suddenly I had two final interviews with two different universities in the Detroit area. One was with Wayne State University, located in the city of Detroit and the other was with the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. I got an offer from both interviews and I decided to take the job at the University of Michigan. As I said previously the program here does work. Sometimes we get discouraged, especially when it takes as long as it did for me, but the program works. Thanks all for support and encouragement and please feel free to reach out to me at any time.

Keith Harcombe

😮 Dare I say it, @Todd Linder was right. The response to asking people to be a part of the inner circle has blown me away! Immediate text back on Labor day! I have 30 in my corner! Now I got to put them all on Teal...

Aaron Lynn

I received news that I am moving forward with the Gift Officer role at Children's HopeChest.

Jennifer Hagin Mitchell

I applied to a branch executive role for the local YMCA in May. I heard nothing. I saw they reposted it, so I sent my new resume and cover letter last night and sent a Loom video introduction this morn-ing. Four hours later the HR manager replied and asked for a screening interview tomorrow!

Aaron Lynn

I was told earlier today that I have been confirmed for a 3rd round interview with Resi!

Jonathan Gutierrez-Ray

After a month of not getting any interviews. In the past week I’ve had 3. This week I have a final on Wednesday for a great role and still have another in process if that doesn’t work out. Glad to be seeing some traction, praise God

Ben Edison

Alright, it is official. I have taken a role as Technology Director and Operations Director at a small company named Seaworthy. I have been contract with them for a long time but I never thought I would go full time. The cool thing is, when I told the owner about me doing this course and interviews, he kicked our conversations into high gear and made a lot of changes at the company to bring me in as a leader and partial owner. This is my favorite option of the ones I have because I'm already executing on most of this job. It is also mostly remote which is awesome and I get to work with someone who I trust and is a friend. There is risk with any business venture but that usually just makes me work harder. This checked almost every box for me and I'm really excited for this venture. My dream is to grow it big enough to be able to be a part of the hiring community for this group and others. There is huge upside potential here but as I said there is a lot of risk. Please be praying for my family and I as we move in 2 weeks. We are very stressed right now with the packing process with two little ones haha! The impact this group and program had on my job search was huge and gave me the courage to take maybe the riskiest track because I know I have gained the skills I need to fall back on if needed. Thanks @Todd Linder for pushing me and getting me to the finish line well. I'm walking away from this so much more confident in my ability to make this transition well. I believe I learned how to network for myself for the first time in my career. I've always been hesitant to ask for anything from anyone and the #1 thing this program gave me was the ability to network in a way that serves both parties well. @Todd Linder What number am I? Chalk it up on the board haha.

Kristie McCollister

🎉 Big News! 🎉 I officially accepted an offer from Hope Industrial Systems today! I'll be starting on Monday, 8/11 as the Executive Assistant to the President and VP of Operations. This journey took time, patience, and a lot of perseverance—but it was all worth it. Thank you to everyone in this community for your encouragement, wisdom, and support throughout the process. It truly made a difference. If you’re still in the thick of the search, stay focused on the goal and trust the process that Todd has created—it works! I’m praying for open doors, clarity, and exciting opportunities for each of you as you pursue your next chapter. 🙏💖🙏

Jarod Graves

ICM UPDATE The hiring manager with ICM just called me and wanted to personally update me. The leadership are all in agreement on me coming onboard and will be getting an offer to me by mid/end of week! The reason for the delay is that CFO is on an extended 4th of July trip and returns tomorrow and she has to sign off the financial side of bringing me on.

Justin Cutsinger

Ok...just got a second interview with Renewed Vision 2 HOURS after my first interview! Time to prepare...

Jarod Graves

HUGE WIN! I am flying to Richmond, VA tomorrow for a final meeting and offer presentation to be the new Midwest Development Officer for ICM which is a overseas church planting organization!

Tim Nations

Had another great connection call with an employee at my target organization. She is part of the team I would be a part of (though a bit of a different role). I am trying to temper my enthusiasm, but the more I learn about the company and this role, the more excited I get about this one. I have reached out to a couple more folks with the same job title to do some more networking. Hopefully we’ll be moving to interviews soon.

Kristie McCollister

So, I had a phone screen interview last Tuesday with Benson Integrated Marketing Solutions - I thought it went well and am excited about the possible opportunity. I hadn't heard back on next steps so sent a follow up email to the recruiter this morning at 9:21... at 9:25 I got an email saying they want me to interview with the hiring manager! That's great news but now I am curious- were they waiting for me to follow up or was this just a crazy coincidence??? Whatever the reason - I have an interview with the hiring manager on Monday at 1pm!!!!

Melissa Long

Digital Employee Communications Manager

Just completed my first on-demand HireVue interview with Aon for a Digital Employee Communications Manager role. It felt like an in-depth application more than an interview. The robot said I should hear back within the week. 🤖

Justin Cutsinger

Had a great conversation today with a board member from All God's Children International. I shared about why I think I'm a good fit for this position and she said she was impressed with my experience. She doesn't have any decision-making influence, but she knows the president of the org and said she would forward my resume to her with a recommendation.

Samantha Barnes

Had my first phone interview today with RKD Group, a marketing and advertising and fundraising agency, and it went really well! She said they had already been discussing top candidates when they received my application, and she could tell how much work I had put into my resume and cover letter (Thanks @Todd Linder) and was really impressed by that. It does seem like it would be a great role, and I should hear something next week about the next round of interviews.

Eli Price

I just completed a HireVue on-demand video interview for a Fundraising Readiness Specialist position at Compassion International. Only 3 questions with 1 minute to prepare and 3 minutes to answer. To say the least, it was nerve wracking! But I did it! Now, back to the waiting game that I am sure many of you are familiar with.

Jarod Graves

Melissa Long

Three points of progress for me: 1) Solid 2nd interview last Friday, with expected follow-up mid-week. I realized Fridays aren't the best interview day because my brain's fried from the week. So in the future, I'll try to schedule differently. 2) I've had a difficult time finding companies with my job type and open roles in Orlando, so I reached out to a previous pastor, who met with me and connected me with a local talent manager. I'll meet with her on Weds of this week. 3) I connected with a friend who runs a fund raising consultancy a couple weeks ago. He was eager to help and also mentioned working with alongside his business as a communications/digital strategy consultant. I'm mulling over what I could offer and how to pitch it back to him.

Jeremy McNeese

Just had my phone screen with Oracle. Could not have been different. Compared to my last phone screen with Samsara, working from a resume that I had written TO this one with Oracle using the one LaunchPoint crafted for me—it was a different world of conversation. Both interviews came via warm referrals. This one, with Oracle, the guy skipped asking me about my work experience and said "Looks like your one thing missing is tech sales, but you have 'sold a lot of other things so I am shooting your resume off to the whole recruiting team to see if we can find a spot for you.'" Of course, I know that is not a promise, but it does sound promising.

Melissa Long

Moving to interview round 2 for HOPE International this week!

Billy Ryan

In-person interview scheduled for AE position at ThreatLocker for this Thursday!