Contrarian Approaches
- applied for advertised job but really wanted another
- knew they needed my skills
- they saw right through my ploy
- interview appeared to be unmitigated disaster(did not know enough about company)
- BUT: kept at it
- showed how I fit in
- sent specific information that showed I would be valuable to their goals and technology thrusts
- included material I & others published
- hired directly by company president
- offered benefits well beyond those requested
- in another case
- was very bold about what I wanted
- tied my needs to those of the company
- hired within one week of interview
- negotiated immediate salary increase