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Pick three or four companies you really want to work for. Choose carefully and wisely. Then invest yourself totally in pursuing those companies. Raise your odds
by JSeymourATL 9y ago
Pick three or four companies you really want to work for. Choose carefully and wisely. Then invest yourself totally in pursuing those companies. Raise your odds of success dramatically by controlling the playing field. Pursue those few companies like a bulldog — latch on and don’t let go.
Success is all about one thing: Identifying a company that has a problem. > https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/ask-the-headhunter/ask-the-headhunter-why-cant-this-former-ceo-get-a-job https://www.pbs.org/newshour/economy/ask-the-headhunter/ask-...
- ambivalents 9y ago> Raise your odds of success dramatically by controlling the playing field. Pursue those few companies like a bulldog — latch on and don’t let go. This is somewhat vague. Do you have specific actionable steps one could take once they have identified those companies?
- JSeymourATL 9y agoDo you have specific actionable steps > Find ways you can get referred-in to someone senior (anyone) who works at the target company. Look to connect with people, network at meet-ups, conferences, industry trade events. Finally, don't be afraid to go direct. Ping decision-makers at the target company via Linkedin (C-Level, VPs, Directors). See if they would be open to a brief phone conversation. You're interested in learning more about them, what they are working on. And explore if you can help. Generally, avoid HR Flunkies- their job is to say no.