Australia’s only tech bootcamp with a job guarantee

Earlywork Academy gives you 1:1 job search coaching, essential tech sales skills, and direct introductions to top tech companies hiring

Applications now open for cohort 3

Australia’s only bootcamp with a job guarantee

Earlywork Academy gives you 1:1 job search coaching, essential tech sales skills, and direct introductions to top tech companies hiring

Applications now open for Cohort 4, kicking off on Monday June 26.

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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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Build industry skills that get you a tech job

We train you in industry-backed tech sales techniques from experts at Salesforce, SafetyCulture, Uber & more, alongside an intimate cohort of ambitious peers.

We’ll also do the legwork of introducing you directly to top tech companies we’re partnered with, fast-tracking your application process (you don’t get that with any other bootcamp 😉)

Meet some of our Earlywork Academy graduates

See what they have to say.
Eric Cech
SDR @ Yotpo
Previously Freelance Photographer

For me, diving back into a tech sales role was a bit daunting, but Jono helped ease me into the process and made me feel at ease. He was always available, always keen to help, and always wanted best for me. Simply put, he took my Earlywork experience to the next level. I can't recommend Earlywork Academy enough

Addison Ogg
AE @ Verkada
Previously Project Manager

The session is put together like a broadway show! It feels like a well-oiled machine. I enjoy the clear and concise content, no fluff required.

Mya Walters
BDR @ Safetyculture
Previously Retail Partnerships

I genuinely wouldn’t have landed this role without Earlywork Academy. It’s not just the content, it’s also the confidence it gives you to go out there and say “I can get a job in tech”

Alishia Lambropoulos
SDR @ Datadog
Previously Exercise Physiologist

My career coach's expertise in the tech industry was invaluable in helping me navigate the job search/ application process. His support and guidance gave me confidence and the chance to stand out from the other candidates and land my dream role.

Tech sales is the hidden pathway to a successful tech career

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

Learn the job search secrets to stand out from 100+ applicants

Sick and tired of never hearing back on applications?

Level up your job search skills with our exclusive step-by-step job search secrets.

We’ve personally used these techniques to land offers at top tech companies like Atlassian, Uber, Amazon, Finder and SafetyCulture.

Get the best job for you, faster

Getting job interviews doesn't guarantee an offer, let alone a company you really want to work for.

Receive personalised feedback on your LinkedIn profile, resume, application strategy, interview responses, and salary negotiation through weekly 1:1 job search coaching sessions with the Earlywork team.

And even once you land your job, we match you 1:1 with an experienced tech sales industry mentor for hands-on support in your career goals.

Here’s what you will learn

Our cohort-based program consists of eight 2-hour, live, virtual sessions over three weeks, blending theory and practice. There will also be a full-day live sales appenticeship.

We design our curriculum alongside top tech companies, and do the leg work to get you tailored introductions to managers hiring for full-time sales roles right now.

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

Your six-figure tech career is just weeks away



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 $107,800.

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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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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Find vetted, trained entry-level sales talent without the time sink

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Discover talent with a genuine passion for sales

We screen and interview a pool of candidates that is hungry to land their first job in tech sales

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Hire junior salespeople who hit the ground running

Bringing on the wrong junior talent means missing out on customers and leaving money on the table.

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Improve the diversity of your workforce

We believe the best sales teams are as diverse as their customers. That means gender, cultural background, educational background & more.

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Build a strong employer brand with early career talent

Have your brand featured alongside a program uplifting the next generation of sales professionals.

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FAQs

What is Earlywork?

Earlywork is the largest tech and startup community for early-career talent across APAC, bringing together over 5000 founders, investors and operators. Community members leverage our online community, Earlywork Village, to find their next job, their dream co-founder and network with others in the local startup ecosystem.

What’s the goal of Earlywork Academy?

Earlywork Academy runs 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.

For more information, you can request our course guide.

Who can apply?

No uni degrees and no technical experience required. If you love speaking to people and solving customer problems 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 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

How does Earlywork Academy help me get a job?

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.

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.

You’ll also get access to personalised 1:1 mentoring from Earlywork team members to help you navigate your job search journey with confidence.

What are key program dates?

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 4 start date: Monday June 26

How does the job guarantee and pricing work?

Earlywork Academy has a total price of $4495 (GST inclusive), with a deposit prior to the program starting, and instalments paid only after landing your role in tech.

If you don’t land a job offer in tech within 6 months of graduating from Earlywork Academy, you’ll get a full refund for your deposit.

Who's teaching the sessions?

Earlywork Academy's inaugural program will be delivered by Earlywork co-founder Dan Brockwell, leveraging sales experience he's built at Earlywork and Uber. You'll also get to hear from guest instructors who are top sales leaders in tech.

What is the time commitment?

Earlywork Academy runs a three-week intensive program that has nine sessions. These are held between Monday-Wednesday during the 6-8PM 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?

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?

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?

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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