Finally, I got a new job. I'm an in-house IT tech doing systems and network administration, as well as various support roles for manufacturing clients in East TN. Basically, a jack of all trades position. It's about a $4200/yr increase, with a raise after 90 days and annual raises after that, plus a Blackberry and a laptop, with mileage reimbursement. I start Tuesday morning.
So stoked. I've been actively looking since September, and passively looking for two years.
My method was a bit unorthodox, so it's worth mentioning: I interviewed with the firm a few weeks ago, and was turned down. It was a toss-up between me and another guy, and they chose him. I waited a couple weeks, then sent an email that was basically a sales pitch:
<redacted>,
I have a solution to a problem you have.
You need competent staff to solve client incidents. You have already made it clear that you cannot hire another full-time staff member, but we both know that I would make an excellent addition to your team. Thus, I propose this solution:
You bring me on as a consultant, working non-standard hours, part-time or as-needed.
As you know, I work at <redacted> during the day, but I am free for nights and weekends. <redacted> and yourself have families to be with at these times, but there are still incidents to be resolved, which is where I bring value to your company.
As a consultant, I save you money by not drawing benefits and being paid only for the time I actually worked on incidents.
If this sounds like a solution you would like to explore further, please do not hesitate to call me. My cell is <redacted>.
Sincerely,
<redacted>
He called me today, complimented me on the pitch, and said he'd rather just hire me straight up, as it's easier for him.
Knowing some sales tactics and getting into people's heads really helps you out, especially with your cover letter(since that's what hooks them). This was simply a follow-up borne of having nothing to lose.
