🚦 Make Your Job Application Impossible to Ignore⁠ (In 4 Steps)

Hello there 😎 

In 2011, I was working on my first television show.

The shoot was a mess: rewrites, over budget, and drying up finances. It was a great introduction to how Hollywood really worked.

And it also led to the most embarrassing moment in my career (to date).

Here's what you'll learn today:

• 4 proven ways to make your job application impossible to ignore

• How to customize your resume and LinkedIn profile to speak directly to employers

• An inside look at a fast-growing remote-first company that's hiring right now

• 15+ fresh remote roles you can apply to before everyone else sees them

...and more!

But first, let’s look at some open roles I’m excited about.

💼 10+ open roles I’m excited about

• Product Manager, SaaS at Veeam Software → Apply here

• Technical Product Manager at Shuru → Apply here

• Associate Product Marketing Manager (UI/UX) at Indeed → Apply here

• Product Marketing Manager at Blockovate → Apply here

• Senior Program Manager, Product Marketing at Indeed → Apply here

• Customer Success Manager at EdSights → Apply here

• Customer Success Manager – FinTech at Altery → Apply here

• Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Fullpath → Apply here

• Senior Customer Success Manager | Nordics at Deel → Apply here

• Senior Manager of Customer Success, EMEA at Fullstory → Apply here

• Sr. Customer Success Manager, S&G Specialist at Egnyte → Apply here

🚀 A Career-Changing Mistake (And How to Avoid It)

During lunch, I bumped into our producer. The show was all about him—literally.

It was about his life. He was also paying for the whole thing. He was the one person everyone deferred to.

He gave me a big smile.

“Chris! How’s it going?”

I couldn’t believe he was so nice. “It’s great. I had a great weekend with my girlfriend. We want to Catalina Island and…”

The crew snickered. My face was flushing (”my head was reeling…”). I never felt like such a n00b in my life.

At the time, I thought he was making a typical Hollywood a**hole comment.

Which he was.

That producer gave me a lesson that translates to every aspect of your career: focus on what matters to the other person.

This includes applying for remote jobs:

✨ How To Get Noticed

You have a moment to capture attention, at every step in the process:

• The Application

• Cover letter

• Resume

• LinkedIn

• Interview

The key to standing out is simple: Make every interaction specific to the company you're targeting. This means customizing your resume, cover letter, and interview approach to address their particular challenges and goals.

Better yet, think of it like having a conversation with one person at the company.

• What keeps them up at night?

• What problems are they trying to solve?

• How can you help them achieve their goals?

This approach has worked consistently throughout my career. After reviewing thousands of resumes and helping hundreds of job seekers (including coaching 15+ people to remote positions), I can tell you that treating each application like you're interviewing for an audience of one makes all the difference.

🎤 The "Audience of One" Method: 4 Steps To Make Employers Notice You⁠

Unfortunately, most job applicants make the same mistake:

The problem I see is everyone makes it about themselves:

• Cover letters that read like biographies

• Talk about skills vs. outcomes

• One-sided networking

Let me show you four ways you can make every application process about the employer's needs. You’ll see what most people do, what you can do instead, and real-world examples.

1/ Do your research

❌ What most people do:

Tell me if this sounds familiar when it comes to “research”:

• Scan the company blog

• Five minutes on the “About” page

• Maybe ask ChatGPT about company challenges

Then they walk into interviews with statements like "I really connect with your values" or the classic "I love how innovative your company is."

✅ What you can do:

Real research means digging beneath the surface. Look for the company's current challenges, upcoming projects, and strategic priorities.

Try sources like:

• Earnings calls

• Press releases

• Social media

• CEO podcasts

• Customer reviews

The deeper you understand their specific goals and pain points, the more you can show how your skills directly address their needs.

💁 Example:

Instead of saying, “I admire your innovation,” say:

2/ Writing your resume

❌ What most people do:

Most resumes read like a career autobiography—a dense wall of every job title, task, and responsibility the person has ever had. They’re stuffed with vague corporate-speak like “results-driven professional” and “proven track record” while missing the one thing employers actually care about: specific examples of the value you delivered.

Instead of showing impact, these resumes just list day-to-day duties that could apply to anyone, like “managed marketing campaigns.”

This tells the hiring manager nothing.

• What kind of campaigns?

• How big was the budget?

• What were the results?

• Could be a junior employee or a CMO—it’s impossible to tell.

✅ What you can do:

The best resumes are laser-focused on the specific role you want. Each bullet point should show exactly how your past wins match what the company needs right now.

When you include clear numbers and results, you make it easy for hiring managers to see why you’re the right person for their team.

How?

• Match your resume to the job posting. Use keywords from the job description—if they say “customer acquisition,” and you say “user growth,” you’re missing a match.

• Show results, not responsibilities. Every bullet should answer: What impact did my work have?

• Use numbers. Even if you weren’t in sales, you can show impact (cost savings, efficiency improvements, process speeds, etc.).

💁 Example:

Instead of:

“Managed marketing campaigns for a SaaS company” you can say:

3/ Updating your LinkedIn profile

❌ What most people do:

Most LinkedIn profiles read like dusty resumes from 2015. They’re missing:

• Keywords

• Concrete results

• Applicable current skills

They also fill their profiles with irrelevant personal details or try-hard titles like:

And their “About” section? Either empty, or a generic summary of their career history:

Translation: you sound like every other candidate.

✅ What you can do:

A powerful LinkedIn profile zeros in on exactly what you want to do next. Instead of trying to appeal to everyone, it speaks directly to your ideal employer.

Here’s how:

• Fix your headline. Your headline should instantly communicate your niche

• Pack your “About” section with specifics. Tell a mini-story about your impact, and include data where possible.

• Use keywords that recruiters search for. Recruiters search LinkedIn by job title, industry, and skillset. If your profile lacks the right terms, you won’t show up in searches. A great trick? Look at job descriptions for roles you want and use those phrases in your profile.

💁 Example:

4/ Answering interview questions

❌ What most people do:

Most candidates approach interviews like a one-sided monologue.
They:

• Ramble through their career history

• List accomplishments without tying them to the company’s needs

• Give generic, copy-paste answers that could apply to any job

It’s like going on a first date and only talking about yourself the entire time.

Not a great strategy.

✅ What you can do:

A great interview isn’t about you—it’s about them. Every answer should connect back to the company’s challenges and goals.

For example, if they're struggling with customer retention, you highlight specific times you've tackled similar challenges. This approach turns the interview from a simple Q&A into a strategic conversation about how you'll help drive their success. When you focus on solving their specific problems (pro tip: use the Briefcase Technique for this) you stand out as someone who's already thinking like a valuable team member.

💁 Examples:

Instead of saying:

“I’ve been working in digital marketing for eight years, leading teams and launching campaigns across multiple industries. My experience includes SEO, paid ads, and content strategy.”

Say:

This type of answer makes the conversation about how you’ll solve the company’s problems—not just your past achievements.

💫 The Bottom Line

The key to standing out in your job search is a relentless focus on the employer's needs. When you tailor every part of your application to address their specific challenges and objectives, you transform from just another candidate into a problem-solver they want to hire.

Stop telling your story. Start showing companies how you'll help write theirs.

🚪 Looking for a remote job?

🎯 Product Roles

• Associate Product Manager at Sumtracker.com → Apply here

• Junior Product Manager at KGS Technology Group, Inc → Apply here

• Product Manager, SaaS at Veeam Software → Apply here

• Sr. Product Manager / Lead Product Manager - India at Prezent → Apply here

• Technical Product Manager at Shuru → Apply here

📣 Marketing Roles

• Affiliate Marketing Manager at Ace2k.bet → Apply here

• Associate Product Marketing Manager (UI/UX) at Indeed → Apply here

• Digital Marketing Manager at SHRIRAM GENERAL INSURANCE CO. LTD. → Apply here

• Marketing Manager at Remote Recruitment → Apply here

• Product Marketing Manager (Adabas & Natural) at Software AG → Apply here

• Product Marketing Manager at Blockovate → Apply here

• Product Marketing Manager, Competitive Intelligence at Anthology Inc → Apply here

• Product Sales Manager at AgileLabs.ai → Apply here

• SEO And Digital Marketing Manager at Technocrats Plasma Systems Private Limited → Apply here

• Senior Program Manager, Product Marketing at Indeed → Apply here

👥 Customer Success Roles

• Customer Success Manager (Remote) at Talentify.io → Apply here

• Customer Success Manager (SaaS), Alberta at SALUS → Apply here

• Customer Success Manager (Solutions Consultant) - APAC (Remote) at PriceLabs → Apply here

• Customer Success Manager at EdSights → Apply here

• Customer Success Manager – FinTech at Altery → Apply here

• Enterprise Customer Success Manager at Fullpath → Apply here

• Founding Account Manager/Customer Success Manager at Zearch → Apply here

• Junior Customer Success Manager at Sumsub → Apply here

• Remote Customer Success Manager at RemodelBoom → Apply here

• SCALE Customer Success Manager at Cardone Ventures → Apply here

• Senior Customer Success Manager | Nordics at Deel → Apply here

• Senior Customer Success Manager at Skopenow → Apply here

• Senior Manager of Customer Success, EMEA at Fullstory → Apply here

• Sr. Customer Success Manager, S&G Specialist at Egnyte → Apply here

• Customer Success Manager - Europe at Smartcat → Apply here

• Customer Success Manager at Joinrs Italia → Apply here

🏢 Remote company spotlight

♟️ Pro tip: Instead of casting a wide net, zero in on top remote-first companies that match your values. Here's one that should be on your radar:

Ashby

Ashby helps scaling companies achieve their ambitious growth targets. With Ashby, teams of all sizes can run a fast and efficient hiring process. Trusted by companies such as Snowflake, Reddit, Notion, Deel, and Modern Treasury

👀 At a glance:

• Website: ashbyhq.com

• HQ Location: San Francisco

• Employee Count: 204

• Year Founded: 2018

• LinkedIn Company Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ashbyhq

• Glassdoor Reviews: There are 6 total reviews with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars. The average CEO approval rating is 100%.

That’s a wrap. See you next week 👋

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