Job Seeker Executive Attention-Getter

What if you could get attention from an executive on your job search?

During my job search, at times, I found it beneficial to showcase my “fit” for a job I was interviewing for by doing a special project and then sharing that work with a hiring manager or company executive.

I have never had this not help me.. read that again.

For example, I was interviewing for a company who sold automobile mechanic shop software called Identifix. I called two Christian Brothers Automotive shops (Their logo was on the Identifix website). I spoke with managers at both locations. I asked them how they used the software, problems they’ve had, and what they thought about the software buying experience. I then called the sales phone line for Identifix and sat through a 45min sales pitch.

I took what I learned, and created a one page set of observations and recommendations (screen shot of this exact example is on this post).

I reached out to the CEO with these insights and he responded! This helped distinguish me from other candidates and got the attention of the CEO. I have used this strategy a number of times and it consistently yields positive results.

When I undertake projects like this I not only get the attention I am aiming for but I can use that work again on the job search as an example of my work.  This is an example of the strategies in my program.