Still trying to get that interview?
Still trying to get that interview?
Check out one of the best ways to get your foot in the door.
Cold calling employers is an important skill. It’s also a surprisingly effective way of getting a job. If you have gone door-to-door, sent out letters asking about employment or made phone calls looking for work, then you have been cold calling.
Some people can find it a little scary to begin with, but it works really well. Take a walk around your area this week and list down 5 places you’d like to work for. Give them a call or drop in a letter and resume. You never know what could happen.
Get the full list of cold calling tips by clicking [HERE].
Things you can do to be great at cold calling:
- Dress for the job - factory = neat casual, corporate = business clothing
- Research the business beforehand
- Take your resume and letter of introduction
- Ask for the details of the best person to speak to
- Practice interview questions just in case
- Follow up with employer after 2 days
How you can use this knowledge
Get some new skills
Learn new skills that are super effective in helping you get a job.
Impress employers
Taking the initiative to walk into a workplace really impresses employers.
Get practice
Become more confident in putting yourself out there to different workplaces.
Find work
The next business you walk into could be the one you land the job with.
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