Gain a benefit!

Hey Fam!

I haven't recovered from the joy...

I'm particularly talking about Mercy Chinwo's wedding. Yeah right! I'm happy for her.  I'm a huge fan of that beautiful minstrel. It's always her energy, beauty, poise, and ministration for me. Who would have thought that the winner of Nigeria Idols in 2012 would be the most blessed minstrel of this time? 

I'm like "juslukatyew". 😩❤️

 

Y'all need to watch Mercy's throw back. After watching it, watch her traditional wedding too.😩❤️

Compare and contrast, you'd have a good smile. Maybe a good laugh too 😂

In a nut shell, God is strategic and intentional. Don't pressure yourself. 

So, I got some questions after my first blog post. "What's a cold mail?" "How did you write it? "Can this approach work for me to get a job too"?  So, i decided to share...

I'm not a recruiter but I'm a bit experienced in this job huntmosphere. I hope these tips will help.

Grab a cold drink and learn about cold mailing for a job. Take a snack too.

I don't  know why it's called "cold"  mail tho. 😂

To the best of my understanding, a cold mail is simply a mail to someone that you do not know in person in order to gain a benefit. Many people/business use this approach to get leads, sales, connection, job opportunities. . . 

Have you found your perfect dream company but you don't know if they are currently hiring? Are you tired of applying for jobs that are advertised online and even offline?

Even if you are not tired, this approach may just get you your dream job.

Cold mailing helps you discover unadvertised jobs. There is far less competition when you apply for unadvertised jobs; trust me. No abeg, trust God.😩. 

Research is key with this cold mail thingy.

What type of job do you want?

Have you researched about companies that offer your dream job?

For me, I had always wanted to work in a media/advertising firm. I searched on google for advertising agencies nearby and I went through their websites to get more informed. Afterwards, i sent a mail to the companies i researched about, with my CV attached to the mail.

Here it is...

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to express my interest in acquiring a position at Culture Communications.

I am an early-career social media marketer and I am looking for an opportunity to expand my skills and learn more on Digital Marketing. 

My research has shown me that your organization is in the business of Advertising, Marketing, Brand Management and many more. Culture Communications is an ideal place for me to advance my career. 

I am a graduate of  Mountain Top University with a first class bachelor's degree in Mass Communication.

I possess great communication skills and I enjoy team work.  

I recently worked as a **************** at ************* where I exercised responsibility in content creation, email marketing and social media marketing.

Attached to this mail is my CV, for your review.

I would appreciate an opportunity to meet with you to see where my skill set would be of the greatest benefit to your company.

Thank you for your time. I look forward to connecting with you soon.

Best Regards,

Glory Onyeberechi.

N.B: Your C.V should be well written and attached to your mail. 

After I sent this mail, I got a call that very day from the HR and an interview appointment was fixed. 

Apparently, i did not know if there was a job opening before sending the mail. 

I'm not saying you will get definitely get your dream job if you send a cold mail to an employer. This is just an approach that may work for you. 

You can use this as a template if you want to send a cold mail for a job. Yours may even be better. 

Cold mailing also reveals to the employer that you are proactive and enthusiastic. Even If there are no open positions at that moment, the employer may keep your application on record and contact you if new opportunities arise. If they don't reach out, do well to follow up.

You can do this! 😊

Mum's birthday in a bit. My baby is gonna be 50. Pray with me for her. 

Thanks for reading. Feel free to drop comments. I'd be glad. 💙