| Many candidates wonder if it's a good idea to bring | | | | then you'll make a fantastic impression on him. You |
| their 30/60/90-day plan to their first job interview with | | | | take the "risk" out of hiring you, and show how you |
| the company. They have questions about timing, | | | | can hit the ground running. A candidate with initiative |
| etiquette, or even saving a "wow" moment for the | | | | and self-sufficiency will make the hiring manager's life |
| second interview. | | | | easier, and contribute to his bottom-line success. |
| A 30/60/90-day sales plan (or action plan, if you're not | | | | What's more, the 30/60/90-day plan will allow you to |
| in sales), is difficult to put together. It takes a lot of | | | | have a more meaningful interview conversation. The |
| research, and a lot of work to create. Some | | | | discussion will lead you to discover what the hiring |
| candidates think that's a lot of work for just a | | | | manager is really interested in, and you can tailor your |
| preliminary interview. | | | | answers to interview questions accordingly. What's |
| Don't let that thinking fool you. In this economy, you've | | | | that mean? In the end, you'll have a much better |
| got to get the attention of the hiring manager quickly. | | | | interview. |
| One of the best ways to get the attention of the hiring | | | | Companies are weeding candidates out quickly, and |
| manager is to show up with a plan for success: the | | | | most people won't get a second interview. If you |
| 30/60/90-day plan. You have to do your homework | | | | even think that you'd be interested in having that job, |
| to create a good plan. If you can show the hiring | | | | you'd better bring your best game to the first |
| manager that you're interested enough in the job to | | | | interview. That means bringing your 30/60/90-day |
| research it, and that you can think strategically about | | | | sales or action plan. |
| how to do the job well and build a plan to succeed, | | | | |