| As a recruiter, I've always recommended to my | | | | strategic thinking skills and other thought-processes |
| candidates that they bring a 30/60/90-day sales plan | | | | that relate to your success at the job. He's going to |
| to the job interview and it never fails to impress hiring | | | | hear that you really do understand it, that you've done |
| managers. Although most candidates who use this | | | | similar activities, and that you know what it takes to be |
| plan are in sales, job seekers who are not in sales | | | | successful. |
| roles often ask if they should use it, too. | | | | 3. It shows that you will do the job. Because you're |
| The answer is "Absolutely yes." | | | | willing to create a plan like this, that's not a requirement |
| In fact, I wouldn't go into any job interview without a | | | | to get the job, you demonstrate that you're willing to |
| 90-day plan for how I was going to attack that job. | | | | go above and beyond to get the job done. |
| And you might say, "Why is it a good idea for | | | | 4. It shows the hiring manager that if they hire you, it |
| someone who isn't in sales?" It's because of what the | | | | won't be detrimental to their own continued |
| plan demonstrates. | | | | employment. It dramatically lowers the risk factor for |
| A 30/60/90-day plan demonstrates four things to the | | | | hiring you. The way you communicate this is to use this |
| hiring manager: | | | | plan to show them how you'll be successful in the role. |
| 1. It shows that you understand the job. You can't even | | | | That's why a plan like this works so well for every job. |
| begin to create this kind of a plan without knowing | | | | It shows the hiring manager that you know the job, |
| what you're doing. | | | | that you'll be able to hit the ground running, and that |
| 2. It shows you can do the job. Based on how you talk | | | | you know what it takes to succeed-which makes their |
| about your plan, it relates to the hiring manager your | | | | job easier. |