Tuesday, November 29, 2005
You're Under Observation
If you're reading this blog you're probably looking for a job. We don't look for jobs everyday, just as we don't buy cars and houses everyday. The job search doesn't have to be unpleasant but some things must be adjusted ... such as your voice mail!
Many times voice mail, following the appearance of your resume, serves to be your first impression. What will your resume tell me? Are you afraid to tell me your name or who I've called? Will I hear a digital message repeating your phone number? Or will I actually hear a personalized message delightfully recorded by your cute four year old giggling while explaining that Mommie and Daddy can't come to the phone?
All of us need to remember the competitive event called job search begins immediately, so call yourself and listen to what others hear. I don't want you to miss out because the employer of your dreams calls the next candidate. The same rules can be applied to emailing as well.
Many times voice mail, following the appearance of your resume, serves to be your first impression. What will your resume tell me? Are you afraid to tell me your name or who I've called? Will I hear a digital message repeating your phone number? Or will I actually hear a personalized message delightfully recorded by your cute four year old giggling while explaining that Mommie and Daddy can't come to the phone?
All of us need to remember the competitive event called job search begins immediately, so call yourself and listen to what others hear. I don't want you to miss out because the employer of your dreams calls the next candidate. The same rules can be applied to emailing as well.
