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:	post by ouchdrummer at 2011-05-19 23:29:22

xmikex said

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Okay, RTTP go-getters. How do you feel about tracking down a hiring manager to their facebook account?

As I mentioned earlier, my school's career services website is killing me. It's now over 3 days since I originally submitted my resume, and I still can't apply for any positions. SO, being inspired by all the proactive attitude on here I spent my morning tracking down the contacts and hiring managers for several of the positions I'm interested in, and emailing them directly.

There's one position where I can't find this woman's exact email address, but after reading some of her bio information and interviews I was able to spot her on facebook. Would it be ambitious of me to FB message her, or would even Ouchdrummer's trend setter boss find that over the line?

Alright, so in MY book, that would not be ok. Because as soon as you find her facebook/linkyn(sp?) account you're stepping into her personal life. If you go into the office in person, then you're just stepping into her life at work. which is ok, because your inquiry involves the company she represents. So approaching her/showing up at her work is part of her job. Taking it to her personal networking site steps over that line. I didn't even bother asking my sales manager about this, because i'm sure that he wouldn't approve.
I realize you were just stating this to make a point... which is why i've responded to further define my position.
It WILL make a BIG difference to every employer on the planet that their applicants are enthusiastic about working there, as opposed to doing what's necessary to receive a paycheck. That being said, the 4 times my boss ignores people before he has them come in for an interview IS appropriate.. for a sales job. Obviously, if you're not applying for a sales job, than that might be a little over the top... but people are strange, and if the people in charge of hiring at a company AREN'T calling you back anyways, what could it hurt to make the extra phone calls, or even a stop by the office. Sure, they MIGHT think you're being stalker-like obsessive, but who gives a fuck? It also could make them think the world of you, and end your unemployment woes. Which undeniably are bothering you. (understandably so.) So if you really want a particular job, and this scenario is coming up, call a couple times, then stop by... you just have to weigh the possible benefits against the time it takes to do. And realize that even though you might feel like you're harassing them, people are fucking nuts. Like, the whole general public has NO common sense.. this includes the people doing the hiring. So, if this MIGHT impress them, why not try?

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