How to land your dream job with one email | Edward Druce | TEDxDonauinsel

Edward Druce has seen every conceivable mistake anyone could ever make when trying to land a work position, as well as the occasional gem from those who know how to do it well. In this talk he shares the very best of what he’s learned, and distills his experience into a simple and elegant 3-step formula that you can use to land your dream job.

Edward Druce is the author of ‘This Is Where to Start: Find Superstar Mentors, Master All They Know, and Get Ahead in Your Career’. For the last 5 years, Edward has worked alongside speaker and coach Matthew Hussey. In that time he’s helped Matthew to become a NYT Bestselling author, to speak in front of over 100,000 people all over the world, work with celebrities the likes of Eva Longoria and Ryan Seacrest, and land his own radio show with iHeartRadio. Edward has been the lead in growing Matthew’s team, and have been the direct point of contact for those looking to join the company.

[bananesalee]

What a time to be alive, you need more effort to search the job than to do it

[StocksInSeconds]

The three Qs:

"What is the company's dream? What is the problem? How do you position yourself as the solution?"

[thearunrams]

interestingly, this is how I got into Oxford: before my interview, I read EVERYTHING my interviewers had published, and looked up ALL their past employers. I knew exactly how to link their interests to mine. I knew where to insert dry humor and when to come across as attentive and intense.

[galactickim]

Fantastic! I work at a university as faculty, and as department chair I found it unbelievable the horrible applications, emails, and cover letters that we received from people wishing to become faculty. Mind boggling.

You've outlined a strategy here that would get my attention as an employer! Well done. Great talk. Suggestions are spot on.

[blindedbliss]

How to write an email:
1. What is the dream the organization has?
2. What is their problem?
3. How can I be the solution?
Answer these questions.

[DDyzee]

If you are starting the video, just speed it up to 1.25, believe me

[obscuraxxxx]

this was a fantastic speech. his speed was perfect for me because i like having a moment to ponder on what was just said. his advice is awesome. hopefully i can implement this for my dream job before i lose all hope.

[simini]

people are hating his way of speech, so what he is here to share something worthy.

[ridgoro]

best TED talk I've heard in a time

[riaztele]

Used this approach a number of times to great success, great talk Ed!

[overthehorizon]

Thank you Edward. It was a great talk and your presentation was clear, simple and interesting.
Writing an email to an employer seems an easy task but indeed, it needs more than attaching a resume and send it from your mobile or your ipad.

[codacreator]

"Have someone who knows what they're doing proofread your email." Key is "know what they're doing" which is probably not the people closest to you. Contrary to common belief, there are a multitude of solid arguments in favor of arts degrees, but this is definitely the strongest. Knowing how to write well and error-free still matters. A lot. And especially to those who hold the strings to your future. Make friends with an English major. We're really not as nerdy as you think!

[TexasEmperor]

Guess I was lucky...I fired over 500 emails to hiring managers, HR, and companies...out of 500, I got 12 response. Interviewed for 7, got job offer for 3, selected on. And that one is Shell Oil. It wasn't easy, but it worth it...oh, I don't have social media presence.

[ellissentoso]

This is fantastic and helpful! lI've met him before I realize, and found this video by accident while just searching for videos on employment and career advice.

[rmxlabs]

This is a good method to find honest companies that you dream about working for. But it doesn't stop the response of 'We would love to interview you but we're not hiring atm'. Faced that a few times.

[thomaslabarbera]

Great formula to write powerful emails!

[meetr]

Well, I wanted to mail people and get the Job and I will try this thing and let you guys know how well it works today's date: 22/10/2020 will update in a month, Wish me Luck :)

[Hiturion]

Thank you Ed, very useful tips. Been doing something similar although I can see where I could have gone wrong in the past. Definitely need to work on confidence levels and self promoting skills. All the best.

[brittneypoels]

My problem is: I don't have a dream. Without that i cant go forward

[SaudaraLink]

Research indicates that the recency effect only sticks with people for a short time. After that they remember the whole experience without being influenced strongly by the last thing. The P.S. may leave a strong impression for a brief period of time. If the person reading the letter takes actiong during that time, fine. If not, the question is whether the tackiness of a P.S is worth it.