Used cars and job hunting - dont ask for the sun, moon and stars -

Used cars and job hunting - dont ask for the sun, moon and stars - Were selling a car, so we posted a detailed ad on Craigs List and received over 30 replies in just one day. Clearly, we want to sell the car, but we are busy, so going through the replies seems a bit tedious, even though we are happy to have people interested (dont get me wrong)! Many express interest and include their contact information. Some even let us know when they are available to see the car. Others followed up their original email with YET ANOTHER email within 24 hours! But, the most interesting (to me) were the ones who had 8 or 10 (!) additional questions, wanted a picture AND asked if the price is negotiable! Faced with 30+ responses, which do you think well contact first? Yup the ones who gave us the information we need and didnt seem too demanding. Lesson? When you connect with someone for any reason think first about THEIR needs. How will your note, letter or request strike them? If you hope to hear back, make sure you include information that helps your target understand WHY connecting to you would be advantageous. Make it easy to them to respond (by including your phone number and email address). Finally, dont be too demanding! If we can sell a car without responding to extra questions and sending pictures, were going to go that path. High maintenance isnt a label you want as a used car buyer in a sellers market or as a job seeker in a recession. Think of this analogy when you apply for your next job. Are you putting yourself in the hiring managers shoes? What can you do to make things easy for him or her? Are you connecting the dots between what the job requires and what you offer with your resume? Are you addressing the employers key questions in your cover letter? Are your materials optimized and competitive? Do what you can to increase the odds that you will be in the short stack of people contacted for the opportunity. My clients get interviews and land jobs, even in competitive industries. I can help you achieve your goals. Contact me to learn more! photo by preciouskhyatt