Skip the Indeed Black Hole: Here's How to Call and Land Your Next Trades Gig
Stop wasting time sending resumes into the void. That online pile eats your resume and spits out silence. We’re handing you the exact, 5-step strategic script we use to get our clients hired—it’s the fastest way to get the hiring manager on the hook.
This isn't about begging for a job. It's about being a consultant who solves a problem. Your job is simple: Ask questions. Keep the call short.
🔥 The 5-Stage Leak Plug Script: The Entire Playbook. Free.
Your 5-Stage Strategy
1. Opening: Get Permission (10 seconds)
Be direct. Use one specific fact about the company to show you're not a spam call. The bots and spam are out of control these days. Show you are not that.
- Script: "Hi, is this [Hiring Manager's Name]? This is Bernard [Last Name]. I know you folks hire entry-level HVAC techs for service and light install work. I bring certified, hands-on talent for those roles, but I'm not sure if you need help right now. Got a few minutes to see if it makes sense?"
2. Get the Lay of the Land (1 minute)
Start asking questions. Your goal is to get information, not give it.
- Question 1: "Thanks. Just curious, what kind of service calls or installs are keeping your team busy these days?"
- Follow-up: "How long has your crew been set up that way, with [X number of techs or their current size]?"
3. Find the Pain Point (2 minutes)
Every job site has a problem. Your job is to find the leak and make them feel the cost of it.
- Question 1: "It sounds okay. But if you could change one thing about finding or training entry-level techs, what is the biggest headache?"
- Probe deeper: "Why does that one thing keep slowing you down?"
- Agitate impact: "Since that's been happening for [time they mention], has it hit call-out times or burned out the rest of the crew? What's the real cost of that problem?"
4. Deliver the Cure (1 minute)
They told you the problem. You are the specific solution.
- Question 1: "Got it. What's the perfect entry-level hire look like to fix that specific headache?"
- Transition to You: "Based on that, my EPA Universal Certification and experience with basic diagnostics can fix your [specific challenge they mentioned], which means I jump right into service calls without needing constant supervision. Does that sound like the help you need?"
5. Secure the Bag (1 minute)
Create urgency and ask for the next step.
- Consequence: "If you don't find someone for that specific problem soon, what happens next with those [impact they mentioned, e.g., call-out delays]?"
- Close softly: "Would you mind if I sent my resume over and we set up 15 minutes to talk about how I can solve that for you?"
🛡️ Objections are Just Questions. Answer Them.
- If "No openings": "I hear you. But what usually makes a new entry-level spot open up on the team?" (Get future market intel.)
- If "Send resume online": "I'll do that right now. Just so I target the resume right, what are the top two technical skills you're looking for today?" (Get the keyword cheat-sheet.)
The Next Level: Ready to Work With Professionals?
You now have the exact script and the blueprint for skipping the line. But having the script is one thing; mastering the system is another.
In our Career Accelerator, we don't just hand you the blueprint—we give you the tools and the training to make this entire process run on autopilot:
- We show you the research systems to find the right companies and the hiring manager's problem every time.
- We build your resume and coach you through role-playing scenarios so you handle every interview situation with confidence.
- You get the job—and the career trajectory you deserve.
🚀 Stop Applying. Start Building.
The script works. The strategy is proven. But execution is everything.
Our Career Accelerator advisors have helped hundreds of tradespeople bypass the resume black hole, land interviews in days (not weeks).
This isn't about sending more applications. It's about making one strategic call that changes everything.
Ready to stop guessing and start winning?
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