Nowhere is the power of relationships more evident than in the workplace. When companies collaborate, they build a deeper and more trusting bond. This can be good for business as a whole, but it’s even better if you’re one of the lucky people who gets to work with some awesome company employees! The less competition there is, the harder it is to find people who want to work with software companies. The best way to get a software company to contact you? Ask them! We know that asking for meetings isn’t easy and that getting a response might take more time than anticipated. But don’t give up on trying; there are ways you can get your message through to these powerful corporations directly.
Start by asking your favorite software company what they’re looking for in a new employee.
If they respond in the affirmative, you can start the interview process by asking them what they’re looking for in a new employee. There are many different ways to go about this, but the most accurate way is to sit in their office and ask them what they’re looking for in you. The first step is to understand who you’re talking to.
Hold regularly scheduled meetings with your favorite employees to build a relationship.
We love to think of ourselves as Friends With Benefits, but that’s not actually what we are. In fact, we’re business contacts who work for big corporations. So when a company calls us up and asks us to join a team, we want to be there for them as much as possible. That means we want to be in their office every day, and we want to help them get what they need done. Of course, sometimes it’s not possible to be in the office every day, or even every other day. Other times, the company has booked a lot of meetings, and we just aren’t in the mood to be in the same room with them all day. In those cases, we can always Skype or email the company and ask if they have any other options.
Be active during the hiring process, replying to every email you’re sent.
If you get the opportunity to meet with a software company in person, take it! It doesn’t matter if you work in marketing, sales, HR, or customer service, the opportunity to interact with people in those fields is priceless. Just, again, don’t be shy about asking. You’ll be surprised how often companies will respond to emails that start with “I’d be very interested in hiring you…” Well, actually, that’s not the most accurate way to get a job opportunity. Make it a point to repond to every email you’re sent. This not only makes you feel more welcome, it lets you know the company is genuinely interested in hiring you.
Be active during the hiring process, reponding to every email you’re sent.
If you get the chance to meet with a software company in person, take it! It doesn’t matter if you work in marketing, sales, HR, or customer service, the opportunity to interact with people in those fields is priceless. Just, again, don’t be shy about asking. You’ll be surprised how often companies will respond to emails that start with “I’d be very interested in hiring you…” Well, actually, that’s not the most accurate way to get a job opportunity. Make it a point to repond to every email you’re sent. This not only makes you feel more welcome, it lets you know the company is genuinely interested in hiring you.