DoesΒ #cold calling a hiring manager cause you to hyperventilate? π±
You’re not alone!
If you have a solid plan in place it can reduce anxiety, build your confidence, and increase your chances of success.
Here are some quick tips to get you there:
β πππ¬πππ«ππ‘ the company. Learn about their mission, goals, and the type of employees they hire.
β πππ―ππ₯π¨π© your questions. Write them down. Read them out loud until you feel confident.
β Use your ππππ°π¨π«π€. See if you have a connection that would make a recommendation to theΒ #hiringΒ manager. Someone who can drop a little seed in the mind of the person you’ll be talking to.
β ππ«π ππ§π’π³π your data. Use a spreadsheet to track phone numbers, dates, messages left, and notes.
β ππ«π’ππ your script. Bullet point info to include experience and type of position you are seeking.
β ππ«ππππ’ππ. This will increase your confidence. Record yourself. Make your main points in one minute. Practice your elevator pitch.
β ππ’π¦π π¨π πππ². Determine the best time to call, when people are less busy.
Having a plan increases your confidence, helps you feel prepared, and increases your chances of landing a job that much quicker.