I have a position available and have identified a person from a competitor who I think would be a fit. How is the best way to approach this person? He is not on linked in, only email I have is corporate. I do have a cell #. Should I text him asking for private email address? Thoughts?
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Approaching an employee of competition
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Last: 1 yr ago by AgResearch
Call his cell outside of business hours and tell him what you're looking for and ask if he's interested. If so, ask for a personal email address... Don't overcomplicate it.
If it's me, I'll take it…if it's not me, I'll take it.
Text him the job specs and ask if he's interested.
Ok, I have a meeting set up after discussing position and confirmed interest. Next question, in discussing salary, how do I check and see if what I am prepared to offer is a competitive market offer? I have a small business and haven't had to hire an executive position before. Any thoughts on this?
Ask them what it would take to make the move. Negotiate from there with a total package. Don't make it difficult. Either you can get close or you can't. I didn't fault the companies that couldn't get close.