Ideas for Job App Follow Up

[Mr. Bloom]

Hmmm...there's no perfect answer.

My guess is:

• This is a dream job for a ton of folks
• They have TONS of interested folks
• Therefore, you need to set your interest apart from everyone elses.
• Therefore, it's probably worth taking a risk...

For me, I've always appreciated the moxey of someone who's put in the extra effort to stand out from the crowd.

LBTC is absolutely right...a buyer needs moxey and chutzpah...but don't confuse that with pushy. I can't define the difference, but I know it when I see it. Moxey is knowing that you have a "good product" and persistently selling your attributes and how they benefit them...pushy is selfish. Remember, it's about them

If you show up at the door, be prepared (practice in the mirror if you need to)with what you might say for the various scenarios:

• If the person you need is not willing/able to meet with you, what do you say to get the "gate keeper" on your side in drawing attention to your resume.
• If you do get to the right person, what can you say in 2 minutes to make sure they know why you're a good candidate...keeping in mind...it's not about your "dream job", it's about your qualifications for what they need. Your objective is to leave a good impression with the hope that they will want to spend more time with you.
• Think about other scenarios...and prepare

In the end, follow your gut and be comfortable with what you do.

Hope this helps...Keep us posted

[RoadRaven]

Hey there Dar... some good advice I think here... the key is, in a pile of hopefuls, what can make you stand out?

Def drop in a "nice/clean" copy... MrS and LB have given great ideas and thoughts for 'what next'.

Best of luck, have fun and let us know how it all pans out!