Connecting with hiring managers
You've probably grown tired of hearing about the importance that connections play in finding a new job. It can be frustrating advice if you don't have a robust network that delivers the leads that interest you. That's why I recommend focusing your job-search efforts first, then building your network around your targeted job-search strategy. Here's a simple four-step process for connecting with hiring managers and finding a new job.
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You know, at the first
You know, at the first position I ever got I was actually not the most qualified candidate -- but I WAS the most qualified of the only three people who followed up. The way you communicate with a prospective employer is everything; the way that you "go after" the task of obtaining the job in the end probably says the most about your skills in the workplace. As a hiring manager I've seen lots of great resumes come and go; in the end they mean a lot less than they seem.The one numeral in your piece above I might quibble with is number 3. Don't get me wrong: this is an essential piece of the job search, but I think a lot of people are putting way too much stock into places like Linked In and online forums where they can supposedly "mingle" with execs. This happens, but only rarely, and hiring managers like me would rather spend spare time with the kids than online talking shop. In fact, since I do all my hiring through online recruiting markets like Dayak to save time, prospective employees would do far better to mingle with the recruiters in online communities. Again, I'm not saying you shouldn't try to reach out to hiring managers, I just think it's generally more successful if you use personal networks, recruiters, or even (as you bring up) cold calling.