Comments on: Job hunting tip: You don’t need to ask for the job

By: Elina @Directing Edge

Elina @Directing Edge — Tue, 08 Apr 2014 06:52:56 +0000

You have to standout from crowd or differentiate yourself from other job seekers in order to get a job. It’s true that you don’t have to beg for the job, it’s your passion and enthusiasm that drives employers to choose you right away.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 03:08:06 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. Mel did point out that is is true _in sales_. My guess is that Anonymous is not a Sales manager.

By: Mel

Mel — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 21:35:41 +0000

In reply to Anonymous. No need to apologize it has worked well for me. Curious are you in startup medical device sales as a manager?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 20:25:40 +0000

In reply to Mel. I'm sorry, Mel, but as a hiring manager this would make me want to cross you off the list. I think there are much more effective ways of indicating your interest that don't include a hard-sell close.

By: Mel

Mel — Tue, 01 Apr 2014 18:40:59 +0000

I agree you want to make them see you as the only option but in sales if you don’t ask for the job at the end, they will move on to someone else. I usually close with, “What other information do you need from me to make all the other candidates go away?” It puts you both on the same page-there is only one candidate for the job-you!

By: Jeff M

Jeff M — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:40:27 +0000

In reply to John Palcisko. John, that part comes with final point of the article- Express Enthusiasm. It's best to read the full article before commenting.

By: John Palcisko

John Palcisko — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 14:32:41 +0000

Are you sure that just showing up and extending the wet fish handshake and telling them you hope to hear from them will be enough to let them KNOW you want the job?

I have talked to many hiring contacts throughout my 14 year career that tate they will not hire someone that does not express interest.

In my opinion you have to let them know you want to move forward in the process. Next interview, next step.

You can express interest without coming across as desperate.

In today’s competitive marketplace you need to set yourself apart.

Just showing up will not get the job done.

John Palcisko

By: David Ross

David Ross — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 12:45:40 +0000

Great piece. You don’t have to ask for the job…..make them WANT to give it to you.

People love to buy but hate to be sold.

Just be powerful and present your value.

You can assume they know you are interested in the job because you are there.

Better to be in a position to say “no” than miss the opportunity to say “Yes”…..