Applicant Guide
Use Top Choice sparingly and intentionally. Treat it like a “priority application” you must earn with a sharp pitch and clear fit.
Step‑by‑step
- Shortlist roles where (a) you meet ≥70% of the must‑haves and (b) you can explain your impact in 2–3 lines.
- Open the job post → click Easy Apply → look for the Top Choice option (if shown).
- Write a tight pitch: problem → proof → payoff. See templates below.
- Customize your resume title & keywords to mirror the job’s language.
- Submit, then follow up within 48–72 hours with a value‑add note.
Best practices
- Prioritize: If LinkedIn limits monthly Top Choices, reserve them for your absolute top targets.
- Be specific: Name the team, metric, or product you’ll improve in 90 days.
- Mirror the JD: Reuse exact phrasing for top skills (without keyword stuffing).
- Bring proof: Link to a portfolio, brief case study, or GitHub repo when relevant.
- Follow up politely: A concise, value‑focused message beats “just checking in.”
2–3 sentence elevator pitch templates
In my last role at Acme, I shipped a pricing revamp that lifted self‑serve ARR by 22% in 2 quarters. For [Team] I’d tackle [Problem] first and validate with [Metric] in 30–45 days. Happy to share a 1‑pager on approach.
I led a backend migration that cut p95 latency from 420ms → 130ms and reduced infra cost 18%. I can help [Product/Area] scale reliably and ship faster by owning [Component] and hardening [SLA/SLO].
I grew qualified pipeline 40% YoY by building an SEO + partner co‑marketing engine. For [ICP] at [Company], my first 90‑day plan centers on 3 campaigns tied to SQLs and ACV lift.
Consistently 120%+ to quota; I opened a $2.1M expansion through a land‑and‑expand play. I’ll map [Territory] next week and book 10 first meetings in 30 days by combining sequences + warm intros.
Applicant checklist
- Clear 90‑day value hypothesis
- Pitch written (≤350 chars)
- Resume keywords aligned
- Work sample or portfolio link
- Follow‑up scheduled in 48–72h
Pitfalls to avoid
- Using Top Choice on a long‑shot role without a tailored pitch.
- Recycling the same note across different jobs.
- Over‑claiming impact without numbers or references.
- Ignoring the application questions or missing required docs.