Turning Back Around Again

It’s not going in circles when you’re job seeking

That the workplace is highly volatile is no secret. The only thing that is different today is that people leave, positions are posted and filled with speed unheard of and unimagined just a few decades ago.

Therefore it stands to reason that the HR person or hiring manager with whom you spoke only a month or two ago may have an entirely different agenda today. So, doesn’t it make sense then to reach out once again to see if the situation at that company has changed? (Of course, it also doesn’t hurt to let them know that you’re still available.)

It’s a new day

Circling back with contacts you’ve made during your job search can pay handsome dividends. Those contacts may have even suggested when to contact them. (“Call me after the first of the month.” “Call me back before the end of the year.”)

What may make it all a lot simpler and more effective is to keep some sort of contact list or database of the companies and individuals whose paths you’ve crossed during your search – including those who suggested that you call back and when. Exactly how you do it is up to you.

If you have access to customer relationship management (CRM) software, your job may be easier. If not, a simple Excel spreadsheet should be a useful tool. You can create your own or you may even be able to find an Excel template designed just for that. If you’re still not sure, check with the tutorials on YouTube. Some can be quite helpful.

Technology aside, the important point is that with the passage of time, situations change. The person who was selected for the job that you coveted may have turned it down. Or, your challenger may have accepted the job; decided that it wasn’t a good fit and already may have moved on.

You won’t know until you call.

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