AMA Session: Applying a Sales Mentality to Your Job Search
In today's competitive job market, hiring managers are inundated with applications, making it crucial to find ways to stand out.
We are thrilled to have Cameron McDonald join us for this engaging AMA session. With a robust background in software sales, Cameron recently transitioned his career into the climate tech industry and now works in sales for Uplight. After an extensive job search, he has been sharing his insights and strategies through his platform, and we're excited for him to share his knowledge with you!
Event Highlights:
Back-and-Forth Discussion
For the first 20 minutes, join Natalie and Cameron as they explore how you can leverage a sales approach to enhance your job search. Cameron will discuss:
Standing Out in a Sea of Applications: Learn how Cameron connected with dozens of people at various companies before applying, leveraging his network to secure interviews.
Selling Your Background: Discover how to perfect your elevator pitch and concisely sell your skills to potential employers.
Finding Your Niche: Understand how to start wide and then narrow down your job search, focusing on where your experience can serve as a transferable anchor point.
Identifying Opportunities: Get tips on how to position your background within different industries, including climate tech.
Proactive Networking: Learn why applying to jobs is just one piece of the puzzle and how reaching out to individuals within an organization can significantly enhance your job search.
Passion for Climate Work: See how expressing enthusiasm for climate work and being bold in your approach can make a difference.
Q&A Session
The final 30 minutes will be dedicated to an open Q&A session where you can ask Cameron any questions you have.
Who Should Attend:
Job seekers looking to enhance their job search strategy
Individuals interested in transitioning into the climate tech industry
Professionals eager to learn effective networking techniques and how to sell their skills
See you there!
About Cam
After a decade spent climbing the ladder in the world of traditional SaaS sales, Cam finally achieved his lifelong dream of dedicating his professional life to the fight against climate change. He now serves as a Sales Manager at Uplight, helping to build our clean energy future. Outside of his 9-5, he spends his personal time helping other people transition from disparate industries into the world of Climate. With 5+ years of experience as a hiring manager and one personal experience of moving from a background of non-climate work into climate work, he shares his learnings to help others navigate the difficult, often frustrating, but ultimately rewarding process of transitioning into a climate-focused career.