I got a job within 30 days by sending personalized slide decks in place of cover letters. See how I did it.

• 06/02/2025, 5:13 AM
• businessinsider.com

Photo courtesy of Julissa Machado

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Julissa Machado, a 27-year-old sales development representative, based in Tampa, Florida. It's been edited for length and clarity.