The story below shows what a difference a 30-60-90-Day Plan can make in the level and quality of your communication in the interview. For Dereck, it made the difference between losing out on a job he could have done with his eyes closed and getting an offer (from another interview) for a more senior role at a higher salary:
Peggy,
After taking a 5-year career break to look after my children following the death of my wife, I decided …to resume my career now that I am remarried and the children are much more independent. After having sooooo many job applications ignored or turned down…I finally got invited for an interview. It went dreadfully even though I could have done the job with my eyes closed.
I was invited for another interview…at a different company so I purchased a copy of your Interview question books and 306090 day plan book [on Amazon].
I studied these with interest and did my preparation. Went to the interview with my question list and 306090 day plan, but some of my experience wasn’t broad enough. Although I was turned down for the job, the interviewing manager recommended me to his directors stating “this was the best prepared candidate I have ever seen and we would be mad to let him go”.
So I was invited back for another interview for a more senior role that didn’t yet exist, and for which they had no other candidates. This was a unique challenge – but I still did a 306090 day plan for it (based simply on a one-word hint from the recruiting team), extending it to cover tasks in months 4-6 and beyond
Today I was offered this more senior job, on a good salary, with promise of a review after 6 months to increase that further once the role has been properly scoped. I’m defining my own dream job!
And all because your books taught me to be prepared. Thank you so much for all the great advice.
Warm Regards
Dereck
Without a plan, he was totally qualified for the job–but he didn’t get it. WITH the plan, they were so impressed with him that they invited him back to interview for a HIGHER level position they created just for him. It doesn’t get any better than that.
When you bring a 30 60 90 day plan:
- You Communicate Better So You Get the Offer
- The Hiring Manager Will View You With Greater Value
- Your Offer Will Be Stronger
- You Will Have Greater Negotiation Power
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