About Hidden Front Door
I'm Taylor. I grew up without financial security — I remember late night arguments when my parents thought I was asleep, always about money. Despite that, I was fortunate enough to get a quality education and build a career in tech.
Along the way, I noticed something: the people who got ahead fastest weren't always the most talented. They were the ones who had someone in their life — a parent, a mentor, a friend — who could tell them exactly what to do, who to talk to, and how to position themselves.
That's the hidden front door. It's not a secret — it's just information that some people have and others don't.
What This Site Does
Hidden Front Door exists to close that gap. I've hired dozens of people across product, engineering, marketing, and sales. I've interviewed hundreds of candidates. I know what hiring managers actually look for, because I've been one.
Everything here is based on firsthand experience — not recycled career advice from people who've never sat on the other side of the interview table.
Who This Is For
- People trying to break into tech without connections
- Career switchers who don't know where to start
- Anyone who feels like everyone else got a playbook they didn't
If that's you, start with the entry-level tech job guides — they cover 22 roles with honest assessments of what each one is actually like.