The Struggle: 500 Applications, Zero Interviews
If you’ve been blasting your résumé and demo reel out to every new editing gig you see, you know the pain. One video editor did the same before subscribing to FasterGig—applied to 500+ roles.
The result? Zero interviews. Not even a callback.
Two months later, she completely flipped the script. She scored multiple interviews, an offer from a Fortune 100 company, and a $100K+ compensation package.
So what changed? She stopped applying like everyone else and followed this 10-step process.
1. She Shifted Her Energy
After months of “thanks, but no thanks,” she stopped throwing time into broken job boards. Instead, she went all-in on relationships—connecting with producers, editors, and hiring managers directly.
2. She Narrowed Her Focus
No more shotgun approach. She built a list of just 15 studios and companies where she really wanted to work. This let her study their creative style and understand the kind of editors they were missing.
3. She Researched Like Crazy
She didn’t just scroll job postings—she became a detective:
- Watched every branded video and campaign they’d produced
- Studied behind-the-scenes talks and interviews with their directors
- Analyzed their YouTube, TikTok, and social content strategy
- Even used their apps, products, or services to see how video fit in
4. She Found Her Angles
As she researched, she asked herself:
- What editing style gap could I fill?
- Where is their video falling flat—and how could I improve it?
- What kind of storytelling could set them apart?
5. She Built a Contact List
Instead of hoping HR noticed her reel, she built a list of 10–15 people at each target company:
- Creative directors
- Senior editors
- Producers
- Content leads
These were the people who could actually influence hiring decisions.
6. She Made It About Them
Her first move wasn’t “can you hire me?”
She engaged with their work:
- Commented on a new ad launch
- Shared praise for their editing techniques
- Celebrated their career milestones
She showed she cared about their work before asking them to care about hers.
7. She Went Deep on Discovery
When she got conversations going, she asked about their challenges. Were they struggling with tight turnaround times? Scaling content for multiple platforms? Maintaining consistent storytelling across projects?
That’s where she listened, compared it to her skills, and found the perfect angle.
8. She Crafted Her Pitch
She didn’t just send a résumé. She built a short pitch deck:
- Slide 1: Her big editing superpower (fast turnaround, motion graphics, story-driven cuts, etc.)
- Slide 2: Proof—examples from past projects or client feedback
- Slide 3: A few quick ideas tailored to their brand’s video strategy
- Slide 4: Her reel + background
9. She Shared It Thoughtfully
Her outreach sounded like this:
“Hey [Name], I’ve been thinking about our conversation last week, especially about [their challenge]. I put together a quick deck with some ideas—would love to hear your thoughts.”
10. She Asked for the Referral
By the time she asked for a referral, she wasn’t just another editor in the stack—she was someone they trusted and wanted on their team.
The Result: From Ignored to In-Demand
By ditching the “apply everywhere” mentality and instead showing proof of value, she went from zero callbacks to a six-figure video editing role at a Fortune 100 company.
This wasn’t luck—it was strategy.