It can be difficult to know what to do when people who offer some kind of help for your job search and then don’t follow through. It
I’ve found that if people offer to help you, they almost always intend to do it. And then there is that big thing that can get in the way of those good intentions–life.
When people offer to do something, be sure to continue reading…
There are those people who enter a room and say “Well, here I am!”
Then there are those people who enter a room and say “Ahh, there you are.”
I have to admit that it took me a while to really understand and put this into action. Perhaps when those of us who are cringing at the thought of having to meet and talk to people enter a room, we do feel “Well here I am.” That isn’t because we’re vain, but because we’re so focused on how we’re feeling.
No matter how important you think you call is, or how urgent, always let the other person set the timing. Telemarketers never ask “Is this a convenient time to talk” because they know the answer. They don’t want to give you the chance to tell them no. So if you launch into your discussion without asking if the other person has a moment to talk to you, you’ll give a great impression of a telemarketer.
How to convince them you're the best candidate. Now you can sell without being salesy!
