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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.

33-year-old landed a $165K tech job after sending this with her thank-you note: 'Nobody expected' it

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.