Persistance Pays

When looking for a job, being nudgy can pay off…if it’s done right.

The attitude of many job seekers is to be meek and timid, as if the person supplying the job is doing him a favor by granting him the time of day. Really, they both need each other equally. The employer is looking to make 3-5 times the cost of hiring the new employee from the work that he provides, so who is doing whom the favor?

If you are timid in your job seeking, you are likely to get passed over or just plain ignored. However, if you are confident in your ability to really add value to the organization, be firm and let your voice be heard!

Send a letter to the decison maker describing yourself and your accomplishments. Be specific to the organization you are targeting, because then the words will have an effect on the decison maker. After a few days, call the decision maker and follow up on your letter. If he did read the letter (and you’d be surprised how often they actually will), they will be more willing to talk with you and even grant you an interview.

At the end of the day, a job search involves selling oneself to the person making the hiring decision. In order to get a job, you need to convince the person making the hiring decision on your ability to provide value to his/her oragnization. They have a need that needs to be filled, all they need to know is if you are the person that fills that need.

Being timid and meek doesn’t go very far to convince the person on your abilities. But if you exedue confidence, strength of character, and a pleasant persistence, that will get you far in your success on the job search.

Persistance Pays

Filed Under: Career Advice

Tags: attitude • confidence • job search