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Test drive a high-growth tech sales career today

Earlywork Academy gives you 3 weeks of practical workshops with industry professionals and 1:1 career coaching to see if tech sales is right for you.

In the last 12 months, we’ve helped 100+ fellows start a new career in tech sales. Read their reviews at our Wall of Love.

See what our graduates are up to

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By learning with Earlywork Academy, you’ll land a full-time tech sales role, guaranteed.

Yep, that’s right. If you don’t land a job, you don’t have to pay

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Learn the essentials of tech sales to smash your first role

Build core skills in prospecting, discovery and closing, with modules designed in partnership with top tech companies.

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Build the skills to land jobs for a lifetime

Learn practical job search secrets from those who've landed junior roles at Atlassian, Uber, AWS, Finder and SafetyCulture.

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Targeted introductions to top companies

You’ll have the chance to connect directly with our employer partners, who are top tech companies actively looking for early-career sales talent.

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Is tech sales for me?

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A job with high earning potential

Tech sales salaries have jumped 12% year-on-year, attracting on average between $140,000 and $160,000 a year. (Think & Grow)

A job with high earning potential

Tech sales salaries have jumped 12% year-on-year, attracting on average between $140,000 and $160,000 a year. (Think & Grow)

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Strong career progression

Starting your career in sales can lead you to closing deals with the world’s biggest enterprises, managing sales teams of hundreds, or defining the strategy for how new products go to market.

Strong career progression

Starting your career in sales can lead you to closing deals with the world’s biggest enterprises, managing sales teams of hundreds, or defining the strategy for how new products go to market.

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An in-demand, future-proof skill

Sales is one of the three biggest roles in tech companies by headcount across APAC. As a revenue- generating role, it plays a critical function in the success of top tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce.

An in-demand, future-proof skill

Sales is one of the three biggest roles in tech companies by headcount across APAC. As a revenue- generating role, it plays a critical function in the success of top tech companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce.

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Leverage your people skills in tech

84% of the tech companies we work with prefer sales candidates who have experience in people-facing roles. From retail to real estate, your ability to work with customers can be your superpower.

Leverage your people skills in tech

84% of the tech companies we work with prefer sales candidates who have experience in people-facing roles. From retail to real estate, your ability to work with customers can be your superpower.

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Unsure if software sales is for you?

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Attend one of our FREE 30 minute live workshop to learn if it's the right career for you.

Ben Horwitz will walk you through:
- WTF is the "tech" industry
- ​The role of sales in the tech industry - a deep dive into job security, career progression and compensation
- More information on Earlywork Academy

Hosted every Monday and Wednesday from 5:30pm-6pm (AEDT). Save your spot to the right or below.

How our program works

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1. Build industry skills

Our cohort-based program consists of eight 2-hour, live, virtual sessions over three weeks, training key SDR skills such as prospecting, cold calling, written outreach and discovery calls.



Learn from our instructor who trains entry level reps in his day job and other managers from partner companies such as HiBob, Eftsure, Shippit and Deel.

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2. Personalised 1:1 job search coaching

Alongside introductions to our partner companies, you’ll receive weekly 1:1 job coaching until you accept a tech or sales job.

Receive high-touch feedback on your resume, LinkedIn and interview technique. Book in additional times to practice your assessments during your interviews.

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3. Post-hire support

Starting a junior tech sales role is lonely. There’s no grad program to meet and share tips with other SDRs & it’s hard to carve out the time to build relationships with others in the space.

We’ve created an exclusive, and free alumni community designed to help you connect with new SDRs (other alumni!) and successful AEs in the Aussie tech sales space.

Meet your instructors

Nick Pringle and Reuben George are currently SDR managers at impact.com and Crowdstrike respectively.

Coming from hospitality and engineering backgrounds, they both got their start in tech as SDRs (where you’re heading!) and had successful tenures, having stayed in the space for the last 8 years.

Today, their day-to-day roles are focused on hiring SDRs for their companies and setting them up for success.

They bring their own personal stories and modern training techniques into the sessions.

*Each Earlywork Academy cohort has one lead instructor. As such, Nick and Reuben alternate in ownership.

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Our results speak for themselves

24 Days

Average time to land an offer!

$96k

Average compensation for graduates + super!

100+

Graduates placed into junior tech sales roles!
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Our fellows have landed roles at companies including

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Be offered a spot
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You’re a good fit for Earlywork Academy if...

You have an energetic, ambitious attitude and hunger to learn

You have strong written & verbal communication skills

You are actively looking to land your first full-time role in tech

You have full working requirements in Australia

No specific education requirements

No specific work experience requirements

Earlywork Academy is not the right fit if...

You’re already working full-time in tech

You’re not willing to take on a full-time role

You don’t want to work in tech sales

You don’t have full working requirements in Australia

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Your six-figure tech career is just weeks away

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To begin the course, all you need to pay is a deposit of $495.

Unlike other bootcamps, you only pay the rest of the course price after you land a role, with a total price of $4495 (GST incl.), which can be paid in instalments.

For context, our graduates so far have landed an average total compensation package of $96k + super.

If you don’t land a full-time tech job offer within 6 months of graduation, keep the skills and we refund the cost.

Tired of never hearing back on job applications? Let's change that.

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Only pay full program price when you land a role.

If accepted, there's a $95 upfront deposit to secure your spot.

The remaining price is paid in monthly instalments after you accept a tech or sales role.

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Pay only $95 upfront

Total price**

$4,995

* Deposit refund requires active program participation in classes, coaching, and job search tasks for 6 months, as per fellow T&Cs.
** The remainder of the course price ($4900) is paid after you land a tech or sales role, which can be paid in instalments, subject to fellow T&Cs.
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What our alumni have to say

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Caleb Hopping
SDR @ DocuSign
Previously Retail Manager

Earlywork Academy do exactly what they say they are going to. From learning about tech sales to being introduce to new companies the whole process was flawless. Entire team is extremely helpful and exceptional at not only improving your hire-ability but also finding potential companies that suit you and where you want your career to go. Loved every minute of the course and would recommend highly.

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Kayla Calabrese
SDR @ Shippit
Previously Telemarketing Sales

This course is really helpful and useful. Without it, I wouldn’t have had the confidence or knowledge to get a job within the tech sales industry. Earlywork is useful for anyone who is looking to take on a path in tech sales and not only is the course great, the ongoing support is even better!

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Eileen Zhou
SDR @ Deel
Previously Corporate Consulting

Great experience to learn and engage in the world of tech sales through Earlywork’s 3 week program. I was able to learn the skills and knowledge useful in the role of an SDR with alongside the support of the team and 1:1 career coach to direct and improve my skills when applying for roles. Highly recommend for skill enhancement and job readiness.

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Dion Bonnano
SDR @ CoHabit
Previously Venue Manager

For someone who wasn’t at all familiar with the world of tech sales before coming into this program, Earlywork made the transition seamless and provided all the information, guidance and advice needed. It’s an extremely well formulated program that also provides fellows with first hand experience cold calling which helps build that confidence for doing it in the real world.

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Gabriel Young
BDR @ Afterpay
Previously Restaurant Owner

Earlywork really helped me understand the foundation of the tech sales industry. Through the amazing mentorship and curriculum, I was able to learn skills such as cold calling, written outreach, interview processes, improving my LinkedIn presence and much more! I am forever grateful for Earlywork and would highly recommend the academy to anyone looking to break into the tech sales industry.

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Raiden Long
MDR @ Verkada
Previously Gym Membership Sales

Coming from a background of gym membership sales, Earlywork went above and beyond with resources to help me break into the world of tech. Their team of coaches were absolutely amazing. Kudos to Dan, Jono, Ben, Marina and Ryan for their work. These folks will teach you the importance of a LinkedIn and invaluable tips to nail your interviews. I was able to land a full-time sales role within two months of graduating the academy... Absolutely surreal, would highly recommend this course.

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Eric Cech
SDR @ Yotpo
Previously Freelance Photographer

Simply put I wouldn't be in my job today if it weren't for the Earlywork crew. I decide to make a massive life shift and get into sales; So far I can say it's been one of the best decisions I've ever made. I was very fortunate as well as I had Jono as a mentor to help me take the leap from Earlywork Academy to looking for jobs and interviews etc. Whatever the $ you have to spend upfront, think of it as an investment in your future self. Can't thank these guys enough.

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Eudimace (Macey) Esguerra
SDR @ Ofload
Previously Retail Sales

Dan and the team are spectacularly supportive and exactly is the kind of environment you need to push yourself while learning. They foster a great, safe and judgement free environment for you to make your mistakes and know you have the space to learn and get better.Super practical learnings that I immediately got to use in my first week of work. Sales classes were spot on and gave me so much confidence on my first call.

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Kayla Calabrese
SDR @ Shippit
Previously Telemarketing Sales

This course is really helpful and useful. Without it, I wouldn’t have had the confidence or knowledge to get a job within the tech sales industry. Earlywork is useful for anyone who is looking to take on a path in tech sales and not only is the course great, the ongoing support is even better!

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Eileen Zhou
SDR @ Deel
Previously Corporate Consulting

Great experience to learn and engage in the world of tech sales through Earlywork’s 3 week program. I was able to learn the skills and knowledge useful in the role of an SDR with alongside the support of the team and 1:1 career coach to direct and improve my skills when applying for roles. Highly recommend for skill enhancement and job readiness.

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Sam Wardle-Reid
SDR @ Buildpass
Previously School Teacher

I recently had the opportunity to go through the Earlywork Academy, and I cannot recommend it enough for anyone looking to break into the tech sales industry. The team at Earlywork went above and beyond to ensure that I had all the tools and knowledge necessary to succeed in this competitive field.The course content was extremely relevant and engaging, providing a comprehensive overview of what to expect in a tech sales role and how to excel. The lessons were well-structured and easy to follow, allowing me to absorb the information at my own pace. Dan, the founder of Earlywork Academy, was instrumental in delivering the content and preparing me for interviews. His insights and feedback were invaluable, and I felt much more confident going into interviews thanks to his support. Marina did an excellent job coordinating the program and ensuring that everything ran smoothly. Her attention to detail and organisational skills made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. I would also like to extend my gratitude to Ryan and Ben, who were responsible for getting me on board with the program. Their enthusiasm and support made me feel welcomed and motivated to give my best effort. Lastly, I cannot thank Jono enough for his help in securing a job offer so quickly. His dedication and hard work paid off, and I am thrilled to have landed a great position in the tech sales industry. I am extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to learn from such a fantastic team at Earlywork Academy. They have truly set me up for success in my career, and I look forward to keeping in touch with them as I progress in the tech sales industry. Thank you, Earlywork, for being such a great company with an even greater team!

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Eudimace (Macey) Esguerra
SDR @ Ofload
Previously Retail Sales

Dan and the team are spectacularly supportive and exactly is the kind of environment you need to push yourself while learning. They foster a great, safe and judgement free environment for you to make your mistakes and know you have the space to learn and get better. Super practical learnings that I immediately got to use in my first week of work. Sales classes were spot on and gave me so much confidence on my first call.

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Daniel Younes
SDR @ Eftsure
Previously Agency Owner

I could not recommend Earlywork enough. Earlywork has given me the opportunity to build my own career by assisting me in getting a position at a Fintech company. Which is exactly where I wanna be. From helping me understand the industry to helping me with the nitty gritty of the application process. I had one of the Earlywork founders call me after hours on a weekend to help me fast track my police check. This small act that took 15 minutes was so impactful and meaningful. Jono was my career choice and he is terrific. The whole team at Earlywork have this level of passion for their students that you don’t see anywhere else. Shout out to Ben as well for his playlist and help as well with my career! If you know anyone or you yourself need help getting into one of the best growing industries. Contact Earlywork and get into the next cohort!

What our alumni have to say

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Our admissions process

Applications are marked on a rolling basis with limited spots available

Applications start: 20 February 2023
Program start date: 20 March 2023

Join the Waitlist

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Fill out the online application form. These are marked on a rolling basis.

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Complete an interview with our admissions director.

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If accepted, confirm your availability and pay your deposit*.

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Get ready for your first session on 20 March 2023
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FAQs

What is Earlywork?
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Earlywork is the fastest, fairest pathway to begin a career in tech sales across Australia and Singapore.

Earlywork Academy - our flagship 3 week program - gives you weekly 1:1 job search coaching, training in essential tech sales skills, and direct introductions to top tech companies we're partnered with.

In the past 12 months, we've placed 100+ fellows at companies such as Datadog, DocuSign, Yotpo, Deel, Eftsure, Podium and Qualtrics.

The best part?

You only pay the full program price when you accept a tech sales job offer you're happy with.

Featured in the Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, Startup Daily, Ausbiz, SmartCompany & UNSW Business School.

What’s the goal of Earlywork Academy?
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Earlywork Academy is a three-week, cohort-based, virtual program created to help folks land their first full-time tech sales jobs.

We’ll train you in a mix of core tech sales skills and job search skills, involving both theory and practice. On top of that, we’ll introduce you to top tech employers actively hiring entry-level sales talent & provide weekly 1:1 job search coaching every week until you accept a job that you're happy with.

For more information, you can request our course guide.

Who can apply?
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No uni degrees and no technical experience required. 35% of our fellows had no prior study or work related experiences in business/tech.

If you love speaking to people, solving customer problems and love working towards targets, then you’ll be the right person for our program.

Note: this program is only available to those with Australian working rights, are open to taking a full-time role at the completion of the program - even if you’re still studying, and are keen on a tech sales role specifically.

You're a good fit for Earlywork Academy if:
- You have an energetic, ambitious attitude and hunger to learn
- Strong written & verbal communication skills
- Actively looking to land your first full-time role in tech
- Full working requirements in Australia

You're not a good fit for Earlywork Academy if:
- You’re not willing to take on a full-time role
- You don’t have full working requirements in Australia

How does Earlywork Academy help me get a job?
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Throughout the program, you’ll be trained in Earlywork’s end-to-end job search methodology across personal branding, LinkedIn profile design, resumes, cover letters, company research, cold outreach and interview techniques.

You'll also receive weekly 1:1 job search coaching with a member of the Earlywork team for personalised and instant feedback throughout your job search.

Leveraging this framework, we’ve helped candidates land roles at companies like Atlassian, Amazon and Eucalyptus. But the help doesn’t stop there. In partnering with tech employers, we’ll provide you tailored introductions to hiring managers at top companies actively hiring early-career sales talent.

What are key program dates?
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Applications are marked on a rolling basis. To secure your spot for upcoming cohorts, we recommend you apply well in advance the cohort start dates

Cohort 9: Monday 8th April - Wednesday 24th April

How does the job guarantee and pricing work?
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Earlywork Academy has a total price of $4995, with a $95 deposit prior to the program starting, and the remaining $4900 paid after landing a full-time role in tech or sales, subject to fellow T&Cs. This includes roles at non-partner companies.

The remainder can be paid in one go at a discounted rate, or paid in monthly instalments. All prices shown are inclusive of GST.

If you don’t land a job offer in tech or sales within 6 months of graduating from Earlywork Academy, you’ll get a full refund for your deposit, subject to active participation in our classes, career coaching sessions, and job search homework, as per fellow T&Cs.

Who's teaching the sessions?
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Nick Pringle and Reuben George are currently SDR managers at impact.com and Crowdstrike respectively.

Coming from hospitality and engineering backgrounds, they both got their start in tech as SDRs (where you’re heading!) and had successful tenures, having stayed in the space for the last 8 years.

Today, their day-to-day roles are focused on hiring SDRs for their companies and setting them up for success.

They bring their own personal stories and modern training techniques into the sessions.

*Each Earlywork Academy cohort has one lead instructor. As such, Nick and Reuben alternate in ownership.

What is the time commitment?
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Earlywork Academy runs a three-week intensive program that has nine sessions. These are held between Monday-Wednesday during the 7-9PM evening slot AEDT.

Beyond this, you will have weekly sessions with your career coach who will work with you to maximise your chances of landing a role as soon as possible.

What if I can't make the sessions?
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In order to best ensure job search success in the Earlywork Academy, it is expected that you attend all sessions. If you can't make a certain session, please let the team know ahead of time, as we tailor session formats based on the number of attendees.

There will be session recordings available for you to catch up on the content. Note that each session builds on the last, so it's vital that you do so in the event you miss an event.

Will sessions be recorded?
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Yes, all sessions are recorded so you can review and watch them later. However, to maximise your opportunities to get tailored feedback and practice on core sales & job search skills, we strongly recommend that you participate in all sessions live.

Does Earlywork Academy run similar programs for other roles?
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Earlywork Academy’s first program is specifically focused on tech sales. However, we intend to launch programs for other non-technical roles in future. If there’s a program you’d like to see, contact us!

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