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33-year-old landed a $165K tech job after sending this with her thank-you note: 'Nobody expected' it
Instead of just sending a traditional thank-you note after an interview, Jean Kang sent her hiring manager this document. She says it helped her land the job.
TL;DR
- Jean Kang attached a 90-day onboarding plan to her thank-you email after a job interview at Figma.
- The plan outlined specific goals and tasks for her first 30, 60, and 90 days in the role.
- Kang believes this proactive document helped her land the $165,000 senior program manager position.
- The onboarding plan was designed to show the hiring team what they could expect and demonstrate her ability to work independently.
- Career experts advise going beyond a basic thank-you note to pitch ideas or highlight relevant skills.
- Kang has since started a business coaching others to secure high-paying program management roles.