Description

It’s estimated that 85 to 90% of executives find their jobs through networking. In her workshop, noted career coach and job search expert, Sarah Stamboulie, will show you how to convert your informational meetings into job interviews and offers. Key takeaways include:

· Understanding the value of meeting with potential hiring managers even when there is not a current job opening.
· Making strong and lasting first impression so that hiring managers will want you to come back to meet their boss and colleagues.
· Generating excitement and a sense of urgency from hiring managers about bringing someone like you on board.

Join us for this interactive, engaging event that will provide you with practical tips and advice on how to advance your job search.

This workshop will teach you how to move from informational meetings to job interviews to job offers. Learn the answers to these questions:

• What exactly is the hidden job market? When is it better than working with headhunters or responding to job postings?
• What’s so great about informational interviews and exploratory meetings? Doesn’t that mean they don’t have a job opening?
• How much do I need to prepare for an informational interview?
• What are some of the less-obvious factors that contribute to a great first impression on an interview?
• How can I find out what kind of impression I make and how can I make significant, lasting improvements?
• Should I try to direct the informational/informational meeting or should I mainly follow their lead?
• On average, what percentage of the talking should I be doing? What questions should I ask?
• How can I tell if it’s going well?
• How do I handle tough questions about my current situation, such as why I want to leave my current job or why I left my last firm? How do I explain a long period of unemployment?
• How much should I tell accomplishment stories and otherwise sell myself?
• How can I get them excited about the idea of working with me? What is the most underutilized interview strategy for landing the next round of interviews?
• What are the best ways to close to an exploratory meeting?
• How should I follow up and how often should I be in contact?
• How can I create a sense of urgency? What are the best ways to move them from interest to offer?

Please note that no refunds will be issued.