Cinco de Mayo

Anyone with just two or three employers on their A-list of targets needs a smart strategy to show they're sweet on those companies. Whether you're first connecting around Valentine's Day, Cinco de Mayo or Labor Day, you may woo an employer, hiring manager or recruiter for months or sometimes years. So persistence and professionalism must fit in with inventiveness in your campaign.Perhaps you will send the hiring manager or recruiter chocolates with a note saying, "I'd really love to work for you just before Valentine's Day." That could get some attention, especially if she's a chocoholic. "But some people might get creeped out" by that, said Laura Laser, an executive recruiter in the advertising world and president of Laser Talent Group in Los Angeles.Before you start your campaign, check out the person's online profiles and presence to find out as much as you can about her or him. Discover their hobbies and interests and check on Amazon or Goodreads to see if you share an appreciation...

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