Contacting Employers | Origin: CS106
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Becoming an Effective Job Developer --> Contacting Employers
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I learned it is importnat to really build a dialouge. There isn't a megic number to hit with contacting employers but building quality relationships and really listening.
I thought it very helpful regarding the Hot, Warm and Cold call references. I appreciated the examples of what to say when calling employers.
Taking notes and making sure all the correct information is very important. I have always been shy about askig for the pay rate. Something I did learn is it's ok to ask for a pay range.
I've learnned that its very important to educate yourself about your company because you never know what type of questions employers might ask you.
Be engaging, quality of conversations had or more important that just dailing numbers. Be a good listener and respond accordingly, probe with open ended questions, reframe, clarify and add value.
I especially liked the concept idea that anything negative from the employer is a challenge and an opportunity to mend the issue and foster a positive business relationship. Seeing each challenge as an opportunity and a positive rather than a negative makes it easier to tackle head on because you don't feel as though you are already behind.
I've learned to also be educated about our insitution, just incase you have to answer question from employers. Student population, what we use to teach students etc. All this is important to know.
I've learned to keep detailed notes along with how important the business operating hours are.
I learned about the various resouces you can use to find employers. It is helpful to create a schedule, research people in the key positions, create google alerts and ways to rebuttal if an employer is not interested or had a previous bad experience.
I learned that notes go a long way. Notes need to be clear, concise and to the point.
I found the information about contacting the employer to be very helpful. I love how it gave me information on how to probe for more information when on a call with the employer.
I learned that actively listening is the best way to engage with employers. Take notes and try to reframe/redirect any objections you may receive. Your goal is to build a relationship, so invest your time.
