It Pays to be Persistent

This post is from Harry Urschel's Blog. It tells jobseekers (or anyone else for that matter) that one shouldn't give up too soon...it pays to be persistent.

"“I sent in a resume…” or “I had an interview… over a week ago and haven’t heard anything. Should I call to follow-up?” or “How much is too much when calling or emailing to follow-up?”

I get asked this question in one form or another regularly, and my standard answer is: “It pays to be ‘Pleasantly Persistent’!”

What’s that? It’s connecting multiple times in a way that draws them to you rather than giving them the urge to get a restraining order against a perceived ‘Stalker’! It’s staying in touch and building rapport, as opposed to creating an image of needy desperation.

In most telemarketing sales, it usually takes multiple calls to make a sale. Generally:
5% of sales are made in a 1st call
15% of sales are made in a 2nd call
80% of sales are made in a 3rd, 4th, or 5th call!

The old adage: “If at first you don’t succeed, try and try again!” definitely applies in your job search as well."

Click on the link above to read the full post.