Act Fast - Job Tip

Act Fast
Source:David Perry

You may think it’s nearly impossible to stand out at one of those “cattle call” job fairs typically held at hotels. But you can make a great first impression -- and get hired -- if you take the initiative.

That’s what Patrick C. from Texas did.

“I interviewed with an insurance firm and I thought they liked me. As I was leaving the interview, I thought, ‘I want this job. I’m going to try something different,’” says Patrick.

“So I went to the front desk and asked to use their word processor. The hotel secretary let me type up a thank-you letter that re-emphasized all the reasons I thought I was a perfect fit for the job. Then, I paid a bellhop $5.00 to take it up to Mark Jones in suite #101 – he was the guy I interviewed with.”

The result?

“I got the job. When the hiring manager called me the next day, he remembered me from the ‘instant thank-you letter’ I had sent.”


Action Step: Every employer wants go-getters on the payroll. If you follow up FAST and creatively after every interview, you’ll prove that you have what it takes, no matter what the job.


Compliments of David Perry and Kevin Donli