One client
of mine, Cindy S. from Minnesota, just got hired at a huge Fortune 500
corporation. She persisted creatively in her search after others would have
given up.
You can,
too.
“I had
applied to this company many times through a big Internet job site, but got no
response,” said Cindy.
“Late one
night, I saw a job posted on the company’s own Web site that was perfect. I
applied online and the next day got a call from them! I don't think I had the
experience for the job I applied for, but the recruiter was very nice in
helping me find a position that would be a good fit.
“Coincidentally,
I got a temp job at the same company, as an administrative assistant for a VP
in the HR department. I wrote a thank-you letter to the recruiter and mentioned
I was working on the 9th floor for 2 weeks, and that maybe we should meet. It
turned out she worked on the same floor!
“Because I
was already working there, I was able to interview with 3 different people on
my lunch hours. And I got hired full-time!”
Action Step: When using the Internet, apply directly to your target company through their Web site. Send a thank-you letter to every person you speak with. Then, make your own luck by working hard to get an interview with decision makers. Even a temp job can lead to a permanent one, as it did in this case, if you make smart use of your contacts and network within that firm.
Compliments
of David Perry and Kevin Donlin
