Jack Bauer said:
So I have an interview with the 3 founders (CEO, CFO, CTO) of a small company in NC for a job that is about 95% of my previous job. They said they would consider that I could work remotely if it was a good fit. I got a referral from someone high up from my old company who they work with on a daily basis.
I feel very encouraged by this news. Any advice? Any gotcha questions to be ready for?
Thanks for all your help,
JB
JB - just saw this thread. Couple of things:
- DO NOT let this get you down or think it is a reflection of who you are or what your worth is as a man, husband, father, and provider. It's really tough out there right now. Losing employment for a man is the same as divorce is to a woman. It affects you in your DNA. There are a lot of men going through this same thing thinking the same thoughts.
- I don't know your age of family situation but if you really want to work for this NC company you need to lead to the founders that you would be thrilled to move to NC to work for them. Tree hugging is a big problem for young people that think everything can be done from home. If I'm a business owner investing a lot of money into an asset (employee) I want eyes on him, especially if he's new and I don't know anything about him. Working from home can be really challenging. You need to be there to show how you can make the owners more money. Believe me there are plenty of guys in NC right now that want this job too. If you are a difference maker and they trust you then you can have a dialogue about moving back to TX and working remotely.
- (edit) IT and Telecom project/vendor management. What projects and vendors have you managed and how much in real dollars did you contribute to the bottom line for the company? What percentage sales increase were you responsible for? Business owners want to hear numbers, numbers, numbers not words, words, words.
- During this down time get out and be productive doing something. Volunteer, work for your church, go to networking meetings, hell hang out at Starbucks. It's depressing just sitting at your house while you are searching for a job. It effects your relationship with your wife. She doesn't want you hanging around the house all day. Treat finding a job as though it is your job. Good jobs don't just drop out of the sky and hit you on the head while you're ****posting on SicEm...LOL
- Reach out to your friends. Be very honest and tell them what your situation is. Don't be ashamed to call your friends that are hot shots making bank and feeling like they'll look down on you. If they are your true friends they will be willing to help any way they can. Don't just say 'help me' tell them
exactly what you want to do and why you are good at what you do. Have your elevator pitch down pat. 'I am an outstanding......'. Ask them about connections they have in a business or industry that is a fit for what you are good at. Have them give you names and companies and politely ask them how soon they can contact this person(s) and when you can follow up with them to get some feedback.
- If you have a 'dream job' or something that makes you happy doing look into that. There's no better time than now to start pursuing your dream. You'll be amazed at how little money means to you and your family when Dad is happy to go to work and happy when he's home because he's doing what he loves.
- God WILL take care of you. Pray a lot and ask him to reveal his plan for you. Don't blame God for things not going well. Appreciate that these hard times are what makes the good times that much better.
Good luck and know that people are praying for you.
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