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Buy shares in the company you're applying to

"What if you first invest in the company before you start working there?"

Why this is so fun

You walk into the job interview as a co-owner, which gives you a unique perspective on the company. Plus you learn about the financial side of your sector while investing in your own future. Win-win: if the company grows, your portfolio grows with it.

Someone who did this

Wouter (29), Rotterdam — data analyst, collects vintage football shirts

Three days before my job interview at ING, I bought €150 worth of shares — just to see if it would make any difference.

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First 3 steps

  1. 1Research publicly traded companies in your sector
  2. 2Buy a symbolic number of shares before your job interview
  3. 3Subtly mention your investment during the interview
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