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Cold Calling Tips to Establish Education Employment Contacts

Cold Calling Tips to Establish Education Employment Contacts

Educators who don’t use cold calling to schools or school districts they are interested in could be missing out on valuable sources of information.

Connections can help with their job hunt. It can be very daunting to contact people with whom you have no prior ties. The best way to approach cold calling is to jump in with both feet.

Cold calling can take on many different forms, from a phone call to completing an informational interview in person. Preparing correctly to make a cold call is the key to success. At any point in the process, you could find yourself dealing directly with the person responsible for hiring. Always be ready to sell yourself and your skills.

Cold Calling Tips and Strategies

Reach Out to Your Network

One place to begin your cold calls is by using your current network. Who you know at this present moment is an excellent starting point. The more difficult cold calls for many are when reaching out to new contacts. By starting with your network, you will begin the cold calling process with people you already know, which makes it a comfortable interaction.

Online Directories / Searches

One way to find new contacts is through directories. Use internet searches to look up individual school websites; many key personnel contacts are often listed there. Learning about the connection is critical when you begin cold calling. Professional networking websites like LinkedIn are handy job search tools to find names of potential contacts working within important school districts you might be interested in.

Make sure you are not left speechless on the phone by taking the time to prepare your introduction. Your introduction or ‘elevator pitch’ should market your skills and abilities while still coming across as personable and non-boasting. Please don’t waste the person’s time; thank them for taking your call and quickly get to the point of your phone call.

How to Introduce Yourself to a Prospective Employer

When introducing yourself to a potential employer, there are five things you need to include:

1. Introduce yourself

2. Explain why you are contacting them

3. Communicate 3 top skills or experiences you possess that are pertinent to the job you are inquiring about

4. Ask if you may send or leave a copy of your resume

5. Arrange a follow-up contact

Create different introductions to meet the objectives you may face. As every position and school will desire other skills and experiences, you must tailor your introduction to each school and teaching position.

Practice an Elevator Speech

Once you write your introduction or elevator speech, you should practice speaking it often to become comfortable saying it. Speaking fluently and naturally will ensure you don’t sound like you are reading your elevator speech when you talk with your contact.

Keep track of the steps you take in the job search to stay organized.

Not sure how to go about cold calling or any other aspect of job searching? Reach out to Candace today!