How to cold call a hiring manager to get an Interview(beat 1000 applicants)

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The video likely resonated because it addresses a common fear and provides a practical, albeit bold, strategy for job seekers to stand out. The creator's relatable struggle and persistence, combined with the use of tools like Sprout and Calendly, offer actionable advice.

Summary

A job seeker cold calls a hiring manager at Salesforce, explaining her transition from finance to sales and her interest in the company. Despite the initial resistance, she proposes a brief meeting the next day to discuss the role further.

Structure

1Initiates cold call to hiring manager
2Explains transition and interest in Salesforce
3Addresses initial resistance and offers a brief meeting
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Product placement

Salesforce: acts - it is the company the applicant is applying to interview for. Removing it would change the topic of the video. Sprout: acts - it is a tool used to auto-apply for jobs, tailoring resumes and cover letters. Removing it would change the explanation of how the applicant applied. Calendly: acts - it is a tool used to schedule a meeting for the interview. Removing it would change the proposed next step.

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So here's my Calendly link. If it's a fit, I'll push you forward.

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How to cold call a hiring manager to get an Interview(beat 1000 applicants) Hello, who is this? Oh, hi. This is mar calling about the literally reading the job description off my notes Open Account Executive role at Salesforce. How's your day going? I'm busy. Can I help you with something? hmm let's hope this works Oh, I'll, I know I'm calling out of the blue. I'm transitioning from finance into sales interviewing elsewhere , but Salesforce is my top choice state your why training culture and growth path. I'd love 20 minutes to introduce myself if you're open, I appreciate the hustle, but we're not taking cold inschows. We've got a huge pipeline. she is tough Everything is going through HR. Okay. Ah, totally fair. I've already applied. I used sprout to auto apply. resume and cover letter, especially for I'm not trying to skip the process. I just wanted refusing to give up behind the application. I'm already at 210% quota this quarter and I'd regret not at talk to you directly. Look, I get calls like Most people are saying they're top performers too. Ah, that's fair. to prove it. the desperation literally seeping out Worst case, in two minutes. you find someone I'll take either outcome. very persistent. I'll give you that. I'm not promising anything, but I'll give you 15 mins tomorrow. So here's my Calendly link. If it's a fit, I'll push you forward. Yeah, that's what I'm asking for. Thank you. Alright, bye bye.

Transcript

Hello, who is this? Oh, hi. This is mar calling about the literally reading the job description off my notes Open Account Executive role at Salesforce. How's your day going? I'm busy. Can I help you with something? hmm let's hope this works Oh, I'll, I know I'm calling out of the blue. I'm transitioning from finance into sales interviewing elsewhere, but Salesforce is my top choice state your why training culture and growth path. I'd love 20 minutes to introduce myself if you're open, I appreciate the hustle, but we're not taking cold inschows. We've got a huge pipeline. she is tough Everything is going through HR. Okay. Ah, totally fair. I've already applied. I used sprout to auto apply. resume and cover letter, especially for I'm not trying to skip the process. I just wanted refusing to give up behind the application. I'm already at 210% quota this quarter and I'd regret not at talk to you directly. Look, I get calls like Most people are saying they're top performers too. Ah, that's fair. to prove it. the desperation literally seeping out Worst case, in two minutes. you find someone I'll take either outcome. very persistent. I'll give you that. I'm not promising anything, but I'll give you 15 mins tomorrow. So here's my Calendly link. If it's a fit, I'll push you forward. Yeah, that's what I'm asking for. Thank you. Alright, bye bye.