Comments on: Why You Must Be Specific When Talking to a Hiring Manager

By: Nick Hamilton

Nick Hamilton — Sun, 23 May 2010 20:58:16 +0000

Nicely put Joshua. Its always better to beg forgiveness than it is to ask permission.

By: Nick Hamilton

Nick Hamilton — Sun, 23 May 2010 20:58:00 +0000

Nicely put Joshua. Its always better to beg forgiveness than it is to ask permission.

By: Joshua Waldman

Joshua Waldman — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:30:09 +0000

William,

Define Fair?

Interpreting the business need based on a job rec is not against any rules I know of. In fact, is shows considerable savvy and moxie. We are in a very competitive job market. So I would say, use what ever resource are at your fingertips to give yourself an advantage (without breaking the law of course).

By: Joshua Waldman

Joshua Waldman — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:30:00 +0000

William,

Define Fair?

By: William

William — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:20:37 +0000

Is it fair to read between the lines for any prospective position and play to the advantage?

By: Meredith (@mpower_success)

Meredith (@mpower_success) — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:59:15 +0000

Joshua, great advice as usual! I would also add to your list 2 “to dos”

1) ALWAYS Google the name of the company to check major news sources as well so the interviewee can catch up on “bigger picture” news to put the hiring manager’s woes into context.

2) Check your connections to the hiring manager on LinkedIn. Know someone who knows this person? Get in touch and ask for their insights and even an introduction as appropriate!

Thanks for sharing your great advice with job seekers! ~Meredith

By: Meredith (@mpower_success)

Meredith (@mpower_success) — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:59:00 +0000

Joshua, great advice as usual! I would also add to your list 2 “to dos”

1) ALWAYS Google the name of the company to check major news sources as well so the interviewee can catch up on “bigger picture” news to put the hiring manager’s woes into context.

2) Check your connections to the hiring manager on LinkedIn. Know someone who knows this person? Get in touch and ask for their insights and even an introduction as appropriate!

Thanks for sharing your great advice with job seekers! ~Meredith

By: Joshua Waldman

Joshua Waldman — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:44:39 +0000

Thanks Henry. I try to keep things as actionable as possible. I also hate it when someone tells me to do something without telling me why.

I’ve been telling people to be specific. Not I’m also telling them why. Every little bit of info makes us that much more prepared to win in the job search!

By: Joshua Waldman

Joshua Waldman — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:44:00 +0000

Thanks Henry. I try to keep things as actionable as possible. I also hate it when someone tells me to do something without telling me why.

I’ve been telling people to be specific. Not I’m also telling them why. Every little bit of info makes us that much more prepared to win in the job search!

By: Henry S

Henry S — Mon, 10 May 2010 14:34:03 +0000

Wow – that was really good actionable plan to solid advice.