@helesetalks You’re not limited only to jobs that request or require work samples. You can devise your own Tryout and submit it to the hiring manager directly, demonstrating how you can contribute and make a difference. You’ve probably read the oft-told story about Ryan Graves who, repeatedly turned down by Foursquare, beat the pavement and opened up 30 Foursquare accounts, then approached Foursquare again to discuss a sales job he’d already proved he could do. (He’s since become one of the leaders at Uber, so I guess that worked out pretty well, eh?)

Hint: If you send a self-created Tryout, you might not want to refer to or even acknowledge knowing about a job posting. You’re at risk of being referred to HR, who a) can’t evaluate a practical Tryout, and b) are strongly in the resume-credentials camp.