Is Direct Solicitation, or Cold-Calling effective?
Direct Solicitation and Cold-Calling combined are absolutely—the best ever—proven job-search technique. However, BE AWARE, it takes some serious research, preparation, and effort to accomplish. Surveys show that about 35% of all jobs gotten are gotten using the Direct, or Cold-Call approach. When combined with Networking, the figure jumps to 50-65%. The next best method is using the classified job-ads, which get 12-18%, followed by all other methods (YEP! Including the Internet.) So, is doing the Direct thing, or Cold-Calling worth the effort? You had better believe it, definitely. For a comprehensive, multi-page list of numerous, extremely useful directories, click on “Free Stuff” then click on Job-Leads – “Treasure Chest” This is a comprehensive, readable online, a review of this comprehensive workbook, absolutely loaded with resources, for finding the names of individual managers, at individual companies. With these names, you can send a resume and appropriate cover-letter directly
