Applying for jobs before you go back
Aug 29th 2012, 12:57 pm
#16
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Re: Applying for jobs before you go back
Here's a suggestion regarding setting up interviews in another location:
Obviously it's tough and expensive to fly somewhere just for a single interview. Ten years ago when we relocated from California to Boston, I was looking for work. I identified a dozen different jobs/companies that I was interested in and contacted them all according to the application process.
I then followed up with a phone call to make sure they had received my application and tried to speak to the person in charge of hiring for the role. I was able to get through to almost all of them. During the call I told them all that I was relocating from California and that I was going to be flying into Boston for interviews over a three day window. I told each of them in turn that I already had interviews setup during the time window even though for the first few, I really didn't. But using the sales technique of 'the alternative close' I was able to tie them down to thinking when they could interview me, rather than why they should interview me, if that makes sense. I suggested an interview on day 1, 2 or 3 and which one would work best for them.
The approach really worked for me. Out of 12 companies I contacted, I was able to get 7 interviews over the course of three days in Boston. I was offered 3 of the jobs and then had my pick.
So when we get closer to moving back to the UK, I am going to try and do the same thing. Like others have said previously, it's better to do an interview in person if you can, plus having a few interviews lined up helps lessen the cost of the trip and makes the most of your time.
I hope this helps!
Obviously it's tough and expensive to fly somewhere just for a single interview. Ten years ago when we relocated from California to Boston, I was looking for work. I identified a dozen different jobs/companies that I was interested in and contacted them all according to the application process.
I then followed up with a phone call to make sure they had received my application and tried to speak to the person in charge of hiring for the role. I was able to get through to almost all of them. During the call I told them all that I was relocating from California and that I was going to be flying into Boston for interviews over a three day window. I told each of them in turn that I already had interviews setup during the time window even though for the first few, I really didn't. But using the sales technique of 'the alternative close' I was able to tie them down to thinking when they could interview me, rather than why they should interview me, if that makes sense. I suggested an interview on day 1, 2 or 3 and which one would work best for them.
The approach really worked for me. Out of 12 companies I contacted, I was able to get 7 interviews over the course of three days in Boston. I was offered 3 of the jobs and then had my pick.
So when we get closer to moving back to the UK, I am going to try and do the same thing. Like others have said previously, it's better to do an interview in person if you can, plus having a few interviews lined up helps lessen the cost of the trip and makes the most of your time.
I hope this helps!
Aug 29th 2012, 1:03 pm
#17
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Joined: Aug 2005
Location: London, Ontario
Posts: 279
Re: Applying for jobs before you go back
So when we get closer to moving back to the UK, I am going to try and do the same thing. Like others have said previously, it's better to do an interview in person if you can, plus having a few interviews lined up helps lessen the cost of the trip and makes the most of your time.
I hope this helps!
I hope this helps!
Now that I know my arrival date I am still going to use this technique in a way-its what I did when I came to Canada. It's a matter of getting them to think you're a hot commodity in the few days after you step of the plane.
Aug 29th 2012, 7:48 pm
#18
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Joined: May 2012
Location: Nebraska by the Sea
Posts: 987
Re: Applying for jobs before you go back
Here's a suggestion regarding setting up interviews in another location:
Obviously it's tough and expensive to fly somewhere just for a single interview. Ten years ago when we relocated from California to Boston, I was looking for work. I identified a dozen different jobs/companies that I was interested in and contacted them all according to the application process.
I then followed up with a phone call to make sure they had received my application and tried to speak to the person in charge of hiring for the role. I was able to get through to almost all of them. During the call I told them all that I was relocating from California and that I was going to be flying into Boston for interviews over a three day window. I told each of them in turn that I already had interviews setup during the time window even though for the first few, I really didn't. But using the sales technique of 'the alternative close' I was able to tie them down to thinking when they could interview me, rather than why they should interview me, if that makes sense. I suggested an interview on day 1, 2 or 3 and which one would work best for them.
The approach really worked for me. Out of 12 companies I contacted, I was able to get 7 interviews over the course of three days in Boston. I was offered 3 of the jobs and then had my pick.
So when we get closer to moving back to the UK, I am going to try and do the same thing. Like others have said previously, it's better to do an interview in person if you can, plus having a few interviews lined up helps lessen the cost of the trip and makes the most of your time.
I hope this helps!
Obviously it's tough and expensive to fly somewhere just for a single interview. Ten years ago when we relocated from California to Boston, I was looking for work. I identified a dozen different jobs/companies that I was interested in and contacted them all according to the application process.
I then followed up with a phone call to make sure they had received my application and tried to speak to the person in charge of hiring for the role. I was able to get through to almost all of them. During the call I told them all that I was relocating from California and that I was going to be flying into Boston for interviews over a three day window. I told each of them in turn that I already had interviews setup during the time window even though for the first few, I really didn't. But using the sales technique of 'the alternative close' I was able to tie them down to thinking when they could interview me, rather than why they should interview me, if that makes sense. I suggested an interview on day 1, 2 or 3 and which one would work best for them.
The approach really worked for me. Out of 12 companies I contacted, I was able to get 7 interviews over the course of three days in Boston. I was offered 3 of the jobs and then had my pick.
So when we get closer to moving back to the UK, I am going to try and do the same thing. Like others have said previously, it's better to do an interview in person if you can, plus having a few interviews lined up helps lessen the cost of the trip and makes the most of your time.
I hope this helps!
