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What to do if job posting says "NO CALLS" |
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Oh, goody! |
| Date Posted: |
03/08/2002 |
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So, if i understand you correctly, it doesn't matter what the policy or paractice of an organization is. Many managers do not have the time to spend talking with candidates. That is why they do not recruit directly themselves. If you decide that you want to work there you will call the hiring manager. It hasn't occured to you that although a manager may have valid reasons for excluding you, you feel the need to make your case. In my experience, I worked for a major insurance company. I was told that they preferred employees who have worked for company x. y and z because their underwriters rate policies simiar to the method they use. I was told not to consider employees from a, b and c because they were not conservative enough in their policy rating (obviously this was for the recruitment of underwriters. Collection Accountantants had their own criteria for recruiting, as did all other areas.) There is nothing wrong with trying to sell yourself. However, recruitment is an expensive proposition. It costs money to advertise, money lost while the position is vacant and money lost while the employee gets up to speed. The funny thing is, it is a small world. The person you p*ss off today could be in a different position tomorrow. In addition, you do not kow what contacts they may or may not have.
I personally would not want to waste so much time pursuing a pipe dream. There are so many opportunities out there. |
| Message: |
You go, seatofmypants. I can't wait to see where this goes.
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