You’ve put a lot of effort into your job search and interviewing – don’t leave your references to chance. Be prepared to provide perfect references by using these strategies…
(7.4) 90-Day Plan
A 90-Day Plan is a written outline of your strategy for getting off to a quick and productive start in a new job.
Done right, submitting a 90-Day plan to the Hiring Manager during the interview process can an excellent strategy, get you to the next round of interviews, and win a job offer for more money.
Here’s how you can create a winning 90-Day Plan…
(7.3) Send This Instead of a Thank You Note
It may be one of the most commonly dispensed pieces of job-search advice, but sending the ‘right’ thank you note after an interview really is crucial.
Here’s the deal with thank-you notes:
* If you’re not the best candidate for the job, a thank-you note isn’t going to change that. No one is going to hire a less qualified candidate just because of a thank-you note.
* If you’re the undisputed top candidate, the lack of a thank-you note probably isn’t going to stop you from being hired.
* However, when the decision is close between you and another candidate, a right type of thank-you note can definitely tilt the scales in your direction.
There are hiring managers who don’t care at all about thank-you notes. But that shouldn’t dissuade you from sending them because there are also plenty of hiring managers who will tell you that a thank-you note has swayed their hiring decisions.
And as the candidate, you have no idea which type you’re dealing with … so of course you should send thank-you’s.
The problem is that most job seekers waste their time by sending send a note that has no chance of ‘sealing the deal’.
If you want the job, this is what you should send after an interview….
(7.1) How Did You REALLY Do In Your Interview?
After an interview, it’s important to take a step back and evaluate your performance… so you can identify any aspects of interviewing you want to strengthen to enhance your future success.
Use this Interview Assessment to objectively consider your performance…