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job hunting question
« on: June 04, 2016, 09:08:14 AM »
i'm looking to relocate but the new place doesn't seem to be advertising jobs in my field right now. back in the day, i was told to just send out resumes to every company in the area. even if no one was hiring now, they may be in the future. is that still reasonable? do i still include a cover letter? do i send it to the human resources person or just sent send it to the 'contact us' email on the company's website? i've got my resume tuned up but it's been 20 years since i've gone job shopping. thanks.

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Re: job hunting question
« Reply #1 on: June 04, 2016, 10:21:17 AM »
Whats your field and where are you trying to relocate to? Are you on linked in? You can try sending it to "contact us" email but they would probably prefer that you send it to the hr contact. Do the websites you are looking at have a career section? Sometimes they have ways to apply online. Where are you looking at advertisements? Craigslist, careerbuilder, monster?

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Re: job hunting question
« Reply #2 on: June 04, 2016, 12:13:35 PM »
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Re: job hunting question
« Reply #3 on: June 04, 2016, 06:30:49 PM »
As a former recruiter, if someone were to send me resume even if we weren't currently hiring, I guarantee I would forget about it. You should check on monster.com, usajobs.com, LinkedIn.com, simplyhired.com, and indeed.com. You'll have better luck sending your resume to someone who needs it.

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Re: job hunting question
« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2016, 07:23:45 AM »
the last time i sent out a resume was 20 years ago, pre-email. i had just gotten out of school so i carpet bombed all the firms in town and i got 2 replies. i didn't know if that was still acceptable but i would think a resume would easily get lost if the company wasn't looking for workers. i will broaden my web searches and see what's available. thanks.

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Re: job hunting question
« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2016, 09:38:46 AM »
Most jobs are filled without advertisements.  In 35 years of working I got a job from a resume once - the rest were through contacts.  My advice is to start going on information interviews.  Seek out firms or agencies where you want to work, dig around and find someone in your field, and ask them out to lunch, coffee, or a meeting at the office.  Just explain you are a recent grad seeking more information about the field, what it is like to work in the area, and how they like their work.  People are glad to talk about what they do and more often than not will suggest you talk to someone else.  And always ask who they might suggest you talk to.

I get these types of calls from youngsters regularly and take the time to meet with the because I look at it as returning the professional favor granted to me.  As a supervisor when I need to hire the first thing I do is check with my staff to see if they know someone looking.  Good luck.

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Re: job hunting question
« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2016, 09:46:38 AM »
I am in a field that eschews advertising. In addition, it is dominated by small business. I have gotten most of my jobs by sending a resume and cover letter (as well as some field-specific info). The only change over the last 15 years is that I now email vs. physically mailing this. I would say that this should be a fine approach.