Tips & advice for new Interim Managers.
First
and foremost, don't rely totally on interim providers to find your
first assignment. Interim management providers tend to use a 'trusted'
number of interim managers who they know will represent their company
in a professional manner. By all means register with companies like ours but
you must also go on the self-promotion offensive at the same time.
Start
by making up a list of companies and people you have worked with over
your career. If you are lucky you might have 100+ names of people who
may have an interest in your skills and experience. Contact these
people by telephone or by a well constructed letter.
Explain what
you can offer in a precise and factual manner. Try and get a face to
face meeting. If they are prepared to make time to see you it means
that they are potentially interested in what you have to offer.
If
the situation proceeds to a point where they are contemplating giving
you an interim assignment make sure you don't alienate them by asking
for a day rate beyond their means or a length of assignment the
objectives don't warrant. Find a sensible compromise on both.
Remember
the old adage- it is easier to find a job when you are in a job. Once
you have your first interim assignment it will be easier to find a
second and then a third as your reputation and credibility builds.
That's the time when interim providers can really help!
Paul Wilson
Managing Director
Aster Interim Solutions Ltd
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