Nobody replies / applications vanish
Your inbox isn’t cursed. Your pitch is empty.
Right now you sound like everyone else “open to opportunities.”
In this sprint, you ship proof and write messages that deserve a reply.
What’s happening right now
- You send 100+ applications and hear nothing back.
- Your message says “passionate / hardworking / fast learner” like everyone else.
- You list 10 stacks, but can’t show what you’ve actually shipped in any of them.
How it feels vs. what starts happening
Inside your inbox
Before
“Just checking in on my application…”
Seen ✔️, no reply.
“We went ahead with other candidates.”
After 8 weeks
Reply from a real engineer / founder within 24–48 hours.
They reference your work: “saw the auth flow you shipped…”
Clear next step: “Let’s talk tomorrow / quick assignment?”
Replies don’t come from vibes. They come from proof + a sharp message.
What you’ll actually do in this sprint
- You pick one goal: internship, SWE role, or a founder you actually want to work with.
- You ship something concrete enough to lead your messages with (“Here’s what I built last week…”).
- You send 15–20 targeted messages, not 500 mass blasts.
- You get those messages reviewed and sharpened so they stop sounding like begging.
- You track who opens, who replies, and how your message evolves over the 8 weeks.
You’re not here to “polish your resume.” You’re here to make it obvious that ignoring you is a bad decision.
How your message changes
Before
“Hi, I’m very passionate about software engineering and know React, Node,
MongoDB, Java, Python… I’d love an opportunity to work / intern with you.”
After
“Last week I shipped an auth + onboarding flow for a SaaS side project
(live, with tests). I think I can help you clean up X in your product.
Okay to send 2–3 ideas and keep this async?”
Someone who stopped being ignored
Request Interview
We’ll ask what you want to prove and who you want replies from.