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Strategies To Double Your Chances Of Getting A Job Interview by careerdon(m): 5:48pm On Apr 06, 2010 |
Today, you're truly about to go where almost all job-seekers will never go. we established that if you're really serious about landing a position that you're excited about, you need to know exactly what your TARGET is and, if at all possible, you should send your primary cover letter and resume to that "secret place". The "office" of the specific person who schedules interviews. And you need to make sure that you address your cover letter to this specific individual by name. You should keep your cover letter personal, friendly, enthusiastic and brief. With that said, how can you double your chances of getting that job interview? Easy. You do exactly what 99% of all job-seekers don't do. You do it again, send another cover letter. That's right, you send the exact same person another cover letter and resume. This is referred to as a "pre-interview" follow-up cover letter. The only thing that changes here is basically the first paragraph of your cover letter that states the fact you are following up from your first contact and again letting this person know that you are still interested and available for the position. Twice as nice. :-) As a rule of thumb, wait 10 days to 2 weeks and if you have not been called in for an interview, send the exact same person a follow-up cover letter along with your resume giving you a SECOND CHANCE at the job. So simple, so obvious and so powerful, yet few actually do this. Doesn't this make perfect sense to you? Take the time to contact the company you'd like to work for and you will likely get noticed the second time around. It amazes me how so many job-seekers simply give up after sending in one basic application for the job. Hey, you want to do something really special? Get on the phone and make a "follow-up phone call" as well. Look, if you want the job you've got to do something about it. When you do this, you'll instantly become that person a company is looking for. A persistent, responsible "go-getter." Can you tell me a company that is not looking for that type of employee? I didn't think so. :-) the very fact that you are sending two cover letters to everyone else's one cover letter gives you a mathematical 2 to 1 advantage of getting interviewed over everyone else. That's something to get excited about and you should absolutely take the time to do this. Imagine mixing in a follow-up phone call to the right person as well. Talk about pure power. Remember: If you start sending follow-up cover letters and making follow-up phone calls, you will get more job interviews, and you WILL dramatically increase your chances of getting the job you're searching for, so be careful. ;-) "What if I already have an interview scheduled from my first cover letter?" Good question. Tip: Once you're scheduled for a job interview you can send another type of "pre-interview" follow-up cover letter without your resume. This type of cover letter is sent to confirm your appointment, enthusiasm, and the opportunity it represents to you. Again, keep this letter brief. This is a fantastic way to stand out from the others who are also scheduled for an interview by drawing positive attention to yourself right before your interview. I can't stress how big an advantage you'll gain by using follow-up cover letters and phone calls during your job search. Yours for career success, |
Re: Strategies To Double Your Chances Of Getting A Job Interview by yilleng05(m): 12:10am On Apr 07, 2010 |
This is some piece! If only pple wld try dis out may be who knows, dey might be lucky. |
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