Monday, May 05, 2008
Savvy Strategies from FlowWork
I found these strategies from an organization that specializes in the concept of Social Networking. These are not normal strategies that we've heard for decades!
What Have You Got To Lose? Call 5 organizations that won't hire you. This may seem like a waste of time, but the point of the activity is to provide you with the opportunity to practice your cold calling. Thinking that you don't have an opportunity to get a job will lower the anxiety you may have about making contact with the employer. Give it a try. It's a great way of practicing your approach without affecting your chances for getting an interview at an employer you really want to work for.
Goal: Work on your approach to contacting employers.
Employer Risk - Something We Never Consider! Before you go on your next interview, ask yourself 'why might I not get the job?' Try and think about the risk the employer might face in hiring you. Are you new to the job of interest? Do you lack some of the skills required for the position? Do you live far from the place of work? Does your experience match what they are looking for? You can think of other questions to ask yourself. By focusing on the risk factors, you can proactively develop a plan on how to deal with any 'hidden objections' the employer may have and deal with them straight on.
Goal: Assess the employers risk on hiring you.
What Have You Got To Lose? Call 5 organizations that won't hire you. This may seem like a waste of time, but the point of the activity is to provide you with the opportunity to practice your cold calling. Thinking that you don't have an opportunity to get a job will lower the anxiety you may have about making contact with the employer. Give it a try. It's a great way of practicing your approach without affecting your chances for getting an interview at an employer you really want to work for.
Goal: Work on your approach to contacting employers.
Employer Risk - Something We Never Consider! Before you go on your next interview, ask yourself 'why might I not get the job?' Try and think about the risk the employer might face in hiring you. Are you new to the job of interest? Do you lack some of the skills required for the position? Do you live far from the place of work? Does your experience match what they are looking for? You can think of other questions to ask yourself. By focusing on the risk factors, you can proactively develop a plan on how to deal with any 'hidden objections' the employer may have and deal with them straight on.
Goal: Assess the employers risk on hiring you.
