| Candidates are always looking for the "secret" to | | | | strategy for success. Your plan (and your discussion |
| what the hiring manager is really looking for, so that | | | | of the plan with the hiring manager) answers all those |
| they can highlight those parts of their experience that | | | | questions. |
| will entice the manager into making the job offer. If | | | | It shows that you understand the job, or you never |
| you look at hiring across industries and job titles, the | | | | would have been able to create the plan. It's an |
| basic qualities all hiring managers look for in the | | | | especially good tool for job seekers who are new to |
| interview are the same: | | | | the career. |
| - Does this person understand the job? | | | | It shows that you can do the job—you already have |
| - Can he or she do the job? | | | | a plan. The plan shows, step-by-step, what you |
| - Will he or she do the job? | | | | intend to do to get up to speed and take off as a |
| - Does this person pose a risk to my own continued | | | | self-sufficient, successful employee. |
| employment? | | | | It shows that you will do the job because anyone who |
| Everyone who is responsible for hiring employees is | | | | would take the time to create a plan like this already |
| held to account for how those employees perform. | | | | has a good work ethic and commitment to the job. |
| The manager wants to make a good hire, and it often | | | | It shows that you won't pose a risk to the manager's |
| feels like a pretty big risk for him. And it is. A large | | | | employment. He can see that you know what you're |
| part of their job is choosing the right candidate. | | | | doing, and he can see that you know what it takes to |
| The good news is: you can make that decision | | | | be successful. |
| easier for the hiring manager by creating a 30/60 | | | | The 30/60/90-day plan is a valuable tool for you as a |
| 90-day plan. A good 30/60/90-day plan outlines what | | | | job seeker. I would not go to another interview |
| you will do as a new employee during your first 3 | | | | without it. |
| months on the job. It covers your training and your | | | | |