This series of Company Hunts was not only draining for me, but also caused frustration, especially nearer the final couple of days. I feel that this series of Company Hunts was average, as I have had some really good days and some really bad days. So, come up without further adieu, let’s take a look back at what information I received over the last week and a half:
- 14 names of people confirmed that I can (and will) contact.
- 6 names I had from previous Company Hunts no longer work at the companies.
- 13 companies gave me the full names of the relevant people.
- 5 companies slgave me the first name of the relevant people.
- Two companies in full moon that they have a “No Name Policy”
- 1 company was unsure the relevant person.
Here’s what else happened:
- 6 companies no vacancies available come on one of which told me to keep an eye on their website for jobs.
- 1 other company told me to go online.
- 1 company wanted me to take my CV in personally.
- 1 generic e-mail address.
- 2 companies came back as unknown.
- 13 telephone numbers kept ringing.
- 10 telephone numbers were unrecognised.
What Next?
I have a lot to do now, including:
- To gather correct addresses for the 14 names that were confirmed and for the 13 companies who gave me the full names of the relevant people.
- To use LinkedIn to research employees for the 2 companies who had a “No Name Policy” and call them back to confirm the relevant names.
- To research alternative telephone numbers for the 10 telephone numbers that were unrecognised and give them a call.
- To call the 13 telephone numbers that kept ringing.
Key Competencies
- Being Well Informed: I was informed of the occasional vacancies, as well as several names I am able to contact.
- Communication Skills: I asked relevant questions to help me find the information I needed, where I listened and took notes. I thanked everybody at the end of every conversation for their time.
- Customer Service: I was polite and professional when making these telephone calls.
- Decision Making: I decided to complete this company Hunt and the order I made the calls.
- Initiative: I planned and executed this Company Hunt on my own, without anybody asking me to to or watching over me.
- Organisational Skills: After I decided to complete this Company Hunt, I organised the companies I wanted to call into a suitable order. By the end of this Company Hunt, I also organised who I need to contact, and how.
- Research: I was able to find out and gather several names of relevant people to send my CV to or send a letter to in regards to leads.
- Results & Target Orientated: Even though I didn’t get a job out of this series of Company Hunt, I did receive enough information (names, etc.) for me to deal with.
- Stress Management: I hate making and receiving calls as it does stress me out, as well as mentally drain me enough that I want to fall asleep. To manage this, I take a 5 minute break after every sixth call or so.
- Time Management: I set the goal to complete this Company Hunt before calling the companies and concluded each part of the series at the end of each blog post. I then completed a bigger conclusion at the very end.
- Writing: I took note of the responses from companies and handwrote blog posts about this series of Company Hunts.
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