“Resources,” Find a Better Job for Self-Reliance (2016)
“Resources,” Find a Better Job
Resources
Josh Works Smart
Monday
Last night, Josh’s friend told him about Computer Central, a company focused on computer support. It sounds promising, so Josh decides to look into it.
The company’s website lists two job postings—Computer Tech 1 and Customer Support Rep 2. Both look like a good fit. Josh customizes his résumé to each position and applies to both.
Most job seekers would have stopped there and waited for the phone to ring. But Josh knows he’ll have a better chance of landing the job if he can talk with the hiring managers.
Returning to the website, Josh searches the directory for anyone who might influence the hiring decision. In the end, he finds three names.
Knowing that referrals are more effective than cold calls, Josh meets with two of his teachers after class to see if they know anyone working for the company. They referred him to Alice Patton, a secretary in the very department hiring for the two positions.
Josh learns a little more about Alice from his teacher, but to be prepared, he also looks at her professional profile on social media. Then he gives her a call, shares his Me in 30 Seconds, and asks who he should talk to about the two positions he applied for. Alice refers him to the actual hiring manager—William Stevenson—one of the three people he’d identified earlier.
Josh spends the remainder of his day pursuing other job opportunities.
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Tuesday
Josh begins his job search efforts by reviewing William Stevenson’s professional profile. Then he calls, shares his Me in 30 Seconds, and verifies that his application has been received. After learning more about the position, Josh asks to resubmit an updated résumé directly to William. Josh also learns from William that Sarah Johnson is the hiring manager for the other position.
Josh repeats the same process with Sarah. Knowing there are probably unadvertised positions, Josh asks about the company’s other needs. Sarah informs Josh about two additional positions.
After the phone call, Josh updates both versions of his résumé and sends them to William and Sarah. He also writes and sends thank-you notes to Alice, William, and Sarah.
Josh then spends the remainder of his day continuing to pursue other job opportunities.
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Resources (People, places, or things) |
Contacts (Employment communication) |
Face-to-Face Contacts |
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Total: 19 |
Total: 13 |
Total: 2 |
Rafael: Job in 6 Days!
Let’s read how Rafael accelerated his job search through a daily plan of resources, contacts, and face-to-face meetings.
“I was unemployed for seven months. Then I heard about the new program the Church had started. I really needed work in order to become self-reliant, so I went in faith. When I heard about the 15-10-2 approach, I was nervous. It seemed like so much work. I thought about it and prayed that Heavenly Father would help me. I decided to do my best and try it.
“The following day I started with resources like the internet or the newspaper. After that, I made contacts. I spoke with my college friends; I checked with some friends from church and then some contacts who were working in businesses. Within that short week, I was able to identify 75 resources, make 50 contacts, and have six interviews. I learned my Me in 30 Seconds and used it in every contact I made. I learned about power statements and used them in my contacts and interviews. I was able to get a job in just six days!
“It really was a miracle. This experience built my faith in Heavenly Father. My testimony was strengthened. I know that He never abandoned me at any moment when I applied what I had learned. I felt it with every contact I made. I felt it in the people I talked to. I know Heavenly Father was by my side. This made my family so happy. My wife was very happy. At the same time, she feels at peace because we’re self-reliant. I can now provide for our home and our children.”
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