Ever scrolled through job posts and felt like you're locked out of opportunities — like there's an invisible firewall between you and the role you dream about?
Yeah, I felt that too.
So instead of waiting to be "qualified enough," I flipped the script.
I stopped playing by the rules — and started thinking like a hacker.
I wrote a blog for the builders, the self-taught coders, the relentless learners — for anyone who's done waiting and ready to break into the system.
In this piece, I’ll walk you through:
🧠 How to think like a career hacker (yes, the ethical kind)
🔍 How to gather intel on your dream role, company, or industry
🎯 How to launch smart “attacks” using projects, networking, and personal branding
📈 How to escalate privileges — growing from a beginner to someone who's impossible to ignore
🔁 How to keep going when the system throws you rejections
Because your career isn’t a ladder anymore. It’s a system — and systems can be hacked (creatively and legally, of course 😉).
The traditional path wasn’t built for people like us.
So we build our own exploits.
👀 Intrigued?
👉 Dive into the full blog here: https://medium.com/write-a-catalyst/404-dream-job-not-found-heres-the-exploit-to-fix-it-7989065a43ae
If you’ve ever felt stuck, invisible, or like you’re just missing something — this one's for you.
💬 I’d love to hear your favorite “career exploit” or unconventional path in the comments.
And if the blog hits home, give it a 💖, save it for later, or share it with someone who needs it.
Let’s stop waiting and start hacking. 💼🛠️
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