ask to talk to the manager, tell them my qualifications and then tell them I'm looking for a job? What do you think my chances would be of them actually considering me for something and not thinking I'm just someone who "has a lot of nerve" or knows nothing about proper resume/application procedure? (I'm not talking some retail position or anything, I'm talking more higher up positions.)
*considering this because the "formal" and "traditional" application method hasn't done much in regards to getting me a decent job
2006-09-29 16:55:24 · 9 answers · asked by IAskUAnswer 6 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Most places you would not see the manager at all. They would think you are too weird.
2006-09-29 16:58:07 · answer #1 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you are showing that you are a confident person, in so much that you have taken the time to prepare a proper resume, completed the research required about the company and showing that you are ready, willing and able to take on a challenge and to put forth every effort for the company you will be representing. With this confidence, the assistant in charge should set up an appointment to meet with the manager if he/she is not available. Confidence is one of the main attributes a leader needs to portray and you do need to display this to get your foot into the door. Just make sure you understand the job you are applying for and you're likelihood of success will be positive. At least, they will consider your application in the very near future and/or keep it readily on hand. Good luck. Marg
2006-09-29 18:33:49 · answer #2 · answered by marg_sept_2006 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try it and see what happens, if you never try, you will never know. If they aren't looking for someone it may be a waste of your time and effort or you may meet people who become a network to get you a job; you just never know. I always wanted to work in a fabric store since when I was a young kid and I learned to sew. I once walked into a fabric store and asked to apply, I found out the manager's father had known some of my siblings since he had been a high school teacher but this was in another town, they were going to open a new super store and I got a job on the spot. It was pretty amazing. Never in my wildest dreams did I expect it to turn out like that.
2006-09-29 17:05:22 · answer #3 · answered by Goldenrain 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a particular company (or companies) in mind, why not check out their web site/directory? If you can find the email of the specific individuals you need to get to, you could send a (very well written) email & attach your resume. It would show resourcefulness to me. If you have any letters of recommendation, you could scan them & also attach them to the email.
A couple of days later, send a short follow up email.
I also don't see anything wrong with going directly to the individual/department you want to work for & asking about a job & giving them your resume. As long as you are polite.
Good luck.
2006-09-29 17:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by Dee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First have your qualifications made up by a pro and secondly read the book How to influence people by Dale Carneige and thirdly research the company and try to know as much as u can about it. And lastly luck has a lot to play in the equation. But try and fing out what this company is looking for and deliver that aspect of yourself to them. GOOD LUCK
2006-09-29 17:02:27 · answer #5 · answered by spook12spook12 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I teach a class on non-traditional approaches to finding a job. Today it is an "Employers Market" instead of an "Employees Market". What you are doing is known as "cold calling" which in my opinion is great. You are with the employer in a non-combative arena. Even if they might not have a job opening then, believe me, they will remember you when one does come open because you weren't in with the hundreds of others!! Good Luck and best wishes.
2006-09-29 18:29:47 · answer #6 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you sure the company is hiring? If it's a larger company with a full HR department - they will probably kick you out. Small companies (those without security guards) might be willing to let you do this - and if it's sales or customer related, they might actually be excited about someone with enough confidence to do that.
2006-09-29 16:59:11 · answer #7 · answered by physicsmom04 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it shows lack of respect for the manager’s time by interrupting his day. We all have busy schedules and an unplanned visit may be intrusive.
2006-09-30 03:36:19 · answer #8 · answered by Keven P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's just say that it couldn't hurt. Although you'd probably be better off examining the reasons why your current approach isn't working.
2006-09-29 16:58:25 · answer #9 · answered by justamanandagorilla 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋