Messy Growth
Welcome to Messy Growth, the podcast where SaaS founders hear the unfiltered truth about scaling. I’m Syed — I’ve spent over a decade in the trenches, growing SaaS companies from zero to tens of millions in revenue. On this show, I break down the wins, the mistakes, and the messy middle that nobody talks about. Let’s get into it
Messy Growth
Why Applying for Jobs the Normal Way Doesn't Work Anymore
In 2012, I applied to 400 companies in one month and got zero responses. I was 18, broke, and picking blueberries just to pay rent. Eventually, one company gave me a shot and it changed everything.
Fast forward to today: the job application game has completely changed. Remote work means you're competing with the entire world, not just your city. Recruiters are drowning in applications, and your resume gets 30 seconds if you're lucky.
In this episode, I break down why the traditional "apply and pray" approach doesn't work anymore and what you should do instead to actually get interviews.
If you're applying for sales roles (or any role for that matter) and hearing crickets, this one's for you.