Desperation, doesn’t sell.
I have received a variety of calls this week of people looking for work. They use terms like I will take anything, I don’t care what it pays. I will drive anywhere. I feel for these people. It is the holiday season and people want work. I want to give you some advice because the desperation plea doesn’t help me, help you.
If you have the opportunity to contact staffing firms, like I have, start by contacting them with curiosity. I would ask them if you might be considered for one or more openings if you changed some of your parameters, like pay or level of work. This approach is much more acceptable then the cry of desperation.
If your applying to new openings, and are looking to work at something less then you had, make sure you state it with positive intent and objective. Let them know that you want to be part of their company, offer all the skills you have, earn a position. You need to offer value.
Be very cautious of just “taking” or “doing” work. From a hiring point of view, that behavior comes across shallow, with no investment.
Keep your head up, know that you have skills. You need to offer a great service for better value.
Dennis
This is such GREAT advice. I remember reading about Napoleon Hill, I think, who did his work for free during the Great Depression, yet added tremendous value for years to come. It's key that you study the business/es that you want to work for, learn what kind of problems are pressing for them, and then design solutions you can implement for them. If you come across as a proactive problem solver, you will be in a much better position when candidating.
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