I recently saw an excellent position on a job website. The problem is that I don't have the experience they are looking for.
They are looking for someone who can just walk in and do the job, while I'm someone who has the basic skills, but will need some supervision and mentoring.
I did some reasearch and have discovered the name of the hiring manager.
I applied for the job online, but I'm guessing that I'll be screened out by HR as under-qualified
I'm thinking of snail mailing the hiring manager a letter in which I tell him that I'd like to work in his department, go over my qualifications, and tell him that I'd like to "grow into" the role that is being offered and or fill another position in his department. Of course, I'll include my resume.
What do you think? Would you write a similar letter if you were in my position?
2007-01-10 12:25:31 · 7 answers · asked by steven 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Don't worry about what they write in the job add. What they describe in the job add is the 'ideal person' that in most of the cases does not exist. and if he does he would be asking for more money that they can afford. Companies would rather hire someone with less qualifications and train him than to spend more than they were planning to.
Go ahead and give it a try and speak about what you can do instead of highligting what you can't do "yet".
Good luck....
2007-01-10 12:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It never hurts to apply. As a manager, I put the "best-case scenario" in the ad for the position. I often choose someone with less than the "required" amount of experience or education, simply because they have a better attitude, or may be a better fit with my team. I have learned over years of management that it often is the person who takes the chance and asks for the job because they really want it, despite not having necessarily everything it might require, who does better in the long term. Always take the chance. You don't know if that hiring manager is going to get 100 resumes or 10, and maybe none of them have what he is looking for. Put in the letter that you want to learn and that you can do what he is asking you to do. Once you get an interview, show with your attitude and enthusiasm that you are the one for the job, and explain that you're a fast learner and although you know your resume might fall short, you think you're the best choice in the long run.
2007-01-10 12:37:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why not? You seem totally motivated and very eager to learn! That position may not be filled in their time frame and they will have no other choice, but to train! B.T.W. There are very, very few who can just walk in and do the job! Do not ever consider yourself, "under qualified"! We all need to learn something new, everyday! Best of luck to you,and keep your chin up!
2007-01-10 12:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by DORY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do it. After just employeeing someone who was not the most highly qualified individual I can certainly say that kind of inititive, if done respectfuly, will go down very well.
2007-01-10 13:00:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, you have the ambition - being a hiring manager, that is what I look for. Even if they don't call you, keep trying! You have what it takes, keep up the excellent work ethic!!!!
2007-01-10 12:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by Ang 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I certainly would send a letter. Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Good luck!!
2007-01-10 12:29:17 · answer #6 · answered by donnabellekc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say go for it you stand nothing to lose
2007-01-10 12:33:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋