Monday, July 02, 2007
Short & Sweet Ways We're Getting Hired!
John - Saw an article about a company in the New York Times. He wrote the company a response to the article and included his resume. To date he's had 4 interviews including a weekend at the company's Tennessee headquarters. Without question, the opportunity he's seen.
Alan - Attended a networking event and noticed the gentleman with whom he had an interview later in the week. He mustered up the courage and introduced himself. Last year, no way he would have ever be so bold. Difficult to separate the casual encounter from the interview several days later, he received an offer at week's end.
Jenny - Reads our city's Business First, a local version of the Wall Street Journal. When she sees someone in the Who's Who section that has either joined a company or been promoted she sends a note of congratulations...and her resume. She secures interviews!
Mark - Wouldn't dare go to an interview without speaking to someone on the inside first. He learns about the company's victories and problems and sometimes may even gain insight into the personalities of decision makers. He uses the knowledge he gains to impress.
It goes without saying that your resume needs to be impressive and your interview skills have to be sufficiently polished. Ever wonder who actually gets selected? Read this article again and join me here on July 25th for CareerBoard's Live Chat!
Alan - Attended a networking event and noticed the gentleman with whom he had an interview later in the week. He mustered up the courage and introduced himself. Last year, no way he would have ever be so bold. Difficult to separate the casual encounter from the interview several days later, he received an offer at week's end.
Jenny - Reads our city's Business First, a local version of the Wall Street Journal. When she sees someone in the Who's Who section that has either joined a company or been promoted she sends a note of congratulations...and her resume. She secures interviews!
Mark - Wouldn't dare go to an interview without speaking to someone on the inside first. He learns about the company's victories and problems and sometimes may even gain insight into the personalities of decision makers. He uses the knowledge he gains to impress.
It goes without saying that your resume needs to be impressive and your interview skills have to be sufficiently polished. Ever wonder who actually gets selected? Read this article again and join me here on July 25th for CareerBoard's Live Chat!
