Research done by the executive search industry has shown that the first
person interviewed gets the job only 17.6 percent of the time. But the
last person interviewed is hired almost 56 percent of the time, or more
than three times more frequently
Preparation is
critical
to
success.
Research
the
employer,
the
industry
and
the
job
Preparation is
critical
to
success.
Research
the
employer,
the
industry
and
the
job
.
The goal isn't to submit an application or resume. If an application or
resume is requested, graciously comply and continue your direct contact.
Preparation is
critical
to
success.
Research
the
employer,
the
industry
and
the
job
.
Preparation
is
critical
to
success.
Research
the
employer,
the
industry
and
the
Preparation
is
critical
to
success.
Research
the
employer,
the
industry
and
the
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SEEKERS
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Unemployed
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Basic Principles of Direct Employer
Contact
Preparation
is
critical
to
success.
Research
the
employer,
the
industry
and
the
job
.
Direct
Direct
contact may be in-person
or by phone. However, the ultimate goal is an
in-person
interview where you can present your qualifications directly to the
hiring manager.
Direct
contact
may be in-person
or by phone. However, the ultimate goal is
an
in-person
interview
where you can present your qualifications directly to the
hiring
manager
Direct
contact
may
be in-person
or by phone. However, the ultimate goal
is
an
in-person
interview
where you
can present your qualifications directly to the
hiring
manager
.
The next step is your responsibility-- not the employer's. For example, if an
employer says, "We will call you in a couple of weeks," you could respond with,
"Would it be all right if I call you two weeks from today?" If they say "Yes,"
then you've agreed on your follow-up and the responsibility is yours.
The
next step is your responsibility-- not the employer's. For example, if
an
employer says, "We will call you in a
couple of weeks," you could respond with,
"Would it
be all right if I call you two weeks from today?" If they say "Yes,"
then you've agreed on your follow-up and
the responsibility is yours.
8:00 a.m., 25 hours before your interview: Get in your car and do a dry
run to the interview location. By driving the route at exactly the same time as
you'll be doing the next day, you'll simulate the same traffic and road
conditions.