Re-Contact Everyone!
November 23rd, 2009
A job search can be filled with rejection and disappointments, but you need to follow-up after those disappointments. When you are in a job search you need to realize you are up against people who are employed looking for a change as well as other individuals who are not working.
AFTER someone is hired many things can occur including:
The Candidate Accepts a Counter Offer
The Person Hired does NOT work out
Another positions has become available similar to the one you targeted
Never assume for one minute that you will be called if any of these become reality. Often your credentials are lost in a pile of resumes. One telephone call from you can result in additional interviews and possibly a job offer. If you are re-interviewed, often the process is shortened because of your prior interviews with this company.
When you follow up you need to show your enthusiasm for working for their company and the confidence you have in your abilities. Showing a high level of interest is very important in your follow-up process. Hiring authorities often know other hiring authorities and as rapport improves they become more comfortable providing you with leads.
It’s much easier to follow-up with people you’ve met, than continuing to make only cold calls. You want your job search efforts to include both!
Barbara J. Bruno, CPC, CTS