Where you were born and who you went to school with should not determine your career success…We make sure it doesn’t!

Where you were born and who you went to school with
should not
determine your career success…
We make sure it doesn’t!

Tangent connects aspiring Business/Sales Development Representatives from socially diverse backgrounds to tech employees for employee referrals.

What’s a referral?How can I help?

An employee referral is when an

employee recommends

you to the internal recruitment team at their company.

You’re 9x more likely to get hired through a referral

82% of companies rank referrals as their best hiring channel

70% of people get hired through their professional connections

But what if you don’t
have those connections?
That’s where we come in!

Join Tangent

and get hired in four simple steps

1Sign up

Create your free account. Tangent is and always will be free for its members.

Training
What is a BDR?
Trained Badge
Get recognised by completing our BDR course
Write your pitch using our AI assistant
Create your video pitch
2Prepare

Learn how to succeed as a Business Development Representative and prepare for your video pitch.

3Pitch

Stop writing endless cover letters. Record a short video pitch once to tell your story. Don't worry, we provide lots of help and support.

🔴 Record
Denise Jennings profile image from Linkedin
Denise
You're connected! The next step is to agree a time for a video call
Denise Jennings profile image from Linkedin
Hey Nayef!
1 hour ✓
Denise Jennings profile image from Linkedin
I just watched your video pitch and think you'd be a great BDR at Linkedin! We've got an open role and I'd love to tell you more about it. Want to to jump on a call to connect?
1 hour ✓
Hi Denise, that's amazing and I'd love to connect! I've just sent you an invite for 4.00pm today. Speak then :)
1 hour ✓
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Brilliant! Speak soon 🙂
41 minutes ✓
Denise is typing...
4Connect

Employees from top tech companies will view your pitch, message you, and arrange a call. If it’s a match, they will then refer you into their companies. No more applying for jobs!

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What our members are saying
No Network to LinkedIn Referral

"Until I joined Tangent I didn't know anyone at LinkedIn. Now I'm being referred into the company and am being coached by a top LinkedIn sales rep."

Nayef
From Retail to BDR

"I didn’t go to university and have spent most of my career in retail. After being referred through Tangent, I’m now working as a BDR at Multiverse!

Robert

Meet our Mentors

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Sanjee
Sanjeet
Hoxhunt
"Working with candidates on Tangent is great as I can develop my coaching and leadership skills whilst making a real difference."
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Georgia
Revolut
"I know how hard it is to get into tech without a network. It’s a privilege to be able to help others who are driven and talented but just need a bit of support."
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Olly
GoCardless
"It’s not what you know, it’s who you know and that needs to change. I’m ready to be a part of this change."

Why be a Business Development Representative?

No experience needed

A BDR role is a great way to kickstart your career in sales. It’s an entry level position so you won't need much experience, just the right attitude and work ethic.

Progress fast

Tech sales offers fast career progression. Expect to be a BDR for around 9-18 months before getting promoted to a full-cycle sales role, or moving to a different area in tech.

Get a good salary

Your starting salary will be around £30,000 + commission on the potential new customers (leads) you find. Many tech companies will also offer you equity in the company.

Your hard work rewarded

You’ll engage with potential leads through cold-calling, emailing and social media outreach. With a commission based salary package, your enthusiasm and creativity will be rewarded.

Want the easy way into tech?

Create your account to get discovered by hundreds of sales leaders.

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FAQs

Is Tangent free?

Yes! Tangent is and always will be free for individual members.

Will I definitely get a job through Tangent?

Employee referrals don’t guarantee a job but they significantly increase your chances. In fact, you are at least 9x more likely to get hired through a referral. There’s no better way to get hired.

Will I get support with my video pitch?

Absolutely. Once you sign up to Tangent, you’ll have access to a wide range of resources that will help you at every step of the process. Don’t worry, we’ve got your back.

Still have questions?

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