How to improve
your chances of getting a job. Seize that job opportunity with these hot tips.
Put your best foot forward and get that job!
5 Creative Ways To Find A Job by:
cwilliams191914
Ok, you have posted to every internet job board and every job
on Monster, CareerBuilder, and HotJobs. You’ve followed up with calls and
networked until you are blue in the face. Each Sunday you take the newspaper and
apply for every job in your field with little to no results. Well try some
unique ways to find a job.
Send Half of Your Resume
Find a company you want to work. Write a great cover letter on why you are a
good fit, pointing to the enclosed resume. Don’t seal the envelope and don’t
enclose a resume. They’ll think the resume fell out in the mail. They will call
and engage in a conversation. Sell yourself shamelessly.
Write A Prospecting Letter
Make use of the power of direct mail. Locate 5-10companies. Write up a letter to
your contact network and ask them if they know anyone who works at any of the
companies on your list. When a contact says they know someone on your list, send
them your resume and ask them to forward it their contact or ask permission to
send it yourself.
E-Mail Chain Letter
Create a list of 20 companies you want to work for and send an email to everyone
you know to see if they know anyone who works at these companies. Ask them to
contact you if they do, so that you can ask for a referral. Finally, ask them to
forward your email to 10 more people. However don’t do this if you’re currently
employed!
Distribute A Booklet
Write a booklet with information relevant to your industry and give it away.
Everyone loves free information and this demonstrates your expertise. Give the
booklet away electronically and advertise it to newsgroups where hiring managers
will see it.
Call Human Resources
Sounds crazy, right? Call the human resources department. Ask them what outside
agency or third-party recruiting firm they use. They will ask you why do you
want to know. Tell them that their company is not currently looking for someone
with your skill set right now the agency may be dealing with other firms, so you
are looking for a recommendation. They may very well ask you for an interview.
If not at least you do get a lead. They would love to save the agency fees. Also
being recommended gives you special attention. Send them a thank you note.
These are guerrilla tactics that can give you better results. Be sure to stay
toned for another 5 creative tips.
About the author
Carl Williams info@successful-resumes.com
www.successful-resumes.com
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