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PhillyDude Established Member

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ended up leading to NOTHING and I never heard anything. So my question is why do people ask for a copy of your resume and you never hear anything?

 

And it wasn't like I offered my resume, all 4 people were the ones who asked me first and that's when I gave it to them. I have become so irritated by this because I hate having my time wasted along with my work history just being handed to someone without any contact from the person who asked for it or anyone at the company I want to work for

 

 

 

anyone experience something like this?

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Lucky_One Established Member

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Why don't you mail it directly to the person who originally asked for it, and also send an email with your resume attached? Are you sure that the person you gave it to even gave it to the correct person?

 

And you seem to be really angry about this wasting your time. Job searches ARE your job now, and anything that you are doing in that job is not a waste. How much time can it really take to pull out a copy of your resume and give it to somebody?

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ended up leading to NOTHING and I never heard anything. So my question is why do people ask for a copy of your resume and you never hear anything?

 

And it wasn't like I offered my resume, all 4 people were the ones who asked me first and that's when I gave it to them. I have become so irritated by this because I hate having my time wasted along with my work history just being handed to someone without any contact from the person who asked for it or anyone at the company I want to work for

 

 

 

anyone experience something like this?

 

I've had friends offer to pass my resume along. It's not an uncommon thing to not have anything come of it. Think of all the resumes you've sent out that went unanswered too. Your friends are trying to help you out so what's the big deal? It's frustrating to not hear anything but if it increases your chances, dont stop passing them around.

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Why don't you mail it directly to the person who originally asked for it, and also send an email with your resume attached? Are you sure that the person you gave it to even gave it to the correct person?

 

And you seem to be really angry about this wasting your time. Job searches ARE your job now, and anything that you are doing in that job is not a waste. How much time can it really take to pull out a copy of your resume and give it to somebody?

 

My point is I don't need job search assistance since I'm already doing that on my own. when someone askes for my resume I expect that an interview will come out of it. If not then it's wasting my time.

 

I would never get anyone's hopes up who is unemployed and ask for a copy of their resume knowing I can't get them an interview.

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I've had friends offer to pass my resume along. It's not an uncommon thing to not have anything come of it. Think of all the resumes you've sent out that went unanswered too. Your friends are trying to help you out so what's the big deal? It's frustrating to not hear anything but if it increases your chances, dont stop passing them around.

 

That's why I don't talk about my situation because most people feel PRESSURED to help you out because you are jobless. I will never give my resume to anyone again unless they can tell me they can scheduled me an interview for sure.

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They're just trying to help. How fricken hard was it to email or print out your resume for them?

 

If it were that fricken easy no one would be unemployed any longer then it took to hand 4 friends resumes...

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Wow. I know you are upset about the fact you have been job hunting for a while now, but getting angry because they are trying to help you? No one can guarantee you an interview, if they are passing your CV on to someone else.

 

They obviously weren't pressured into asking for your resume since you don't talk about your job search.

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The reason is there is more than just you applying for whichever job is available. Just like every other job you apply to. Just because someone puts your name and resume forward doesn't mean you're the best person for the job, or even in the top 10.

 

People are just trying to be nice and assist you when they do this. Doesn't mean the company they work for is required to interview you, let alone hire you.

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My point is I don't need job search assistance since I'm already doing that on my own.

 

IME most of the jobs people have they've gotten through people they know. Some friends have gotten my interviews, some have not. Sometimes the interviews have obviously been "favors," where there's no way I'm right for the position. I used those to just get experience with interviews.

 

When you give a friend a resume and you don't get an interview, it most likely has nothing to do with you. The job could've already being going to the boss's sister's friend's cousin's roommate. (i.e. someone they know.) So maybe you shouldn't give up on the friends just yet.

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The reason is there is more than just you applying for whichever job is available. Just like every other job you apply to. Just because someone puts your name and resume forward doesn't mean you're the best person for the job, or even in the top 10.

 

People are just trying to be nice and assist you when they do this. Doesn't mean the company they work for is required to interview you, let alone hire you.

 

I DON"T WANT SOMEONE TRYING TO BE NICE!!!!!!!!!! What part of that don't you understand? If you are a friend and have a GOOD LEAD then talk to me. Other than that, I rather deal with my own unemployed situation

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I DON"T WANT SOMEONE TRYING TO BE NICE!!!!!!!!!! What part of that don't you understand? If you are a friend and have a GOOD LEAD then talk to me. Other than that, I rather deal with my own unemployed situation

 

If they knew what we know they'd be smart not to help you out even if they have a good lead.

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I DON"T WANT SOMEONE TRYING TO BE NICE!!!!!!!!!! What part of that don't you understand? If you are a friend and have a GOOD LEAD then talk to me. Other than that, I rather deal with my own unemployed situation

I understand it completely. You're a douchebag and people are better off not being friends with you, needs no further explanation. :)

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Ha ha ha...

 

I might do something like this for a friend, but I would also make it clear that they shouldn't expect anything. I'm only helping to increase their chances. Not guaranteeing a job. What happens after I turn over their resume is completely out of my hands.

 

Of course, I wouldn't bother for a douchebag. But for good friends, no problem.

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Ha ha ha...

 

I might do something like this for a friend, but I would also make it clear that they shouldn't expect anything. I'm only helping to increase their chances. Not guaranteeing a job. What happens after I turn over their resume is completely out of my hands.

 

Of course, I wouldn't bother for a douchebag. But for good friends, no problem.

 

I could use a good job... are we good friends, I'm not a douchbag right

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PhillyDude Established Member

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Ha ha ha...

 

I might do something like this for a friend, but I would also make it clear that they shouldn't expect anything. I'm only helping to increase their chances. Not guaranteeing a job. What happens after I turn over their resume is completely out of my hands.

 

Of course, I wouldn't bother for a douchebag. But for good friends, no problem.

 

Well that means you are not qualified to be accepting anyone's resume because you don't have any STRONG CONNECTIONS. So if you don't have any strong connections then why would you be wasting someone's time?????????????

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I understand it completely. You're a douchebag and people are better off not being friends with you, needs no further explanation. :)

 

Watch your language, consider that a warning.

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PhillyDude Established Member

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If they knew what we know they'd be smart not to help you out even if they have a good lead.

 

The Fact is you don't know didley POO

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Watch your language, consider that a warning.

And what exactly could you ever do if I don't watch my language dad? ;)

Dust Established Member

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The Fact is you don't know didley POO

 

You're clearly very self entitled and I know I'd be anoyed by you. In fact I'd blame you for having wasted my time passing your resume along if you didn't get hired. I'd say you shouldn't have given me your resume if you wern't going to get hired! Then I'd storm off and kick a dent in your car... that is if you have one!

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Well that means you are not qualified to be accepting anyone's resume because you don't have any STRONG CONNECTIONS. So if you don't have any strong connections then why would you be wasting someone's time?????????????

 

I'm sure my friends wouldn't think I was wating their time. Only a flimsy douche receptacle would think that.

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I DON"T WANT SOMEONE TRYING TO BE NICE!!!!!!!!!! What part of that don't you understand? If you are a friend and have a GOOD LEAD then talk to me. Other than that, I rather deal with my own unemployed situation

 

Maybe your friends (friend) thought it was a good lead. And maybe there was something in your resume that didn't sit well with whomever looked it over.

 

All I know is, don't turn down help and let your ego get in the way. Where's the anger coming from, btw?

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Well I have decided to email my resume to a friend for the 5th time about a job opportunity. The location of this job is in high crime area and I'm not too eager to work at this particular place. But this is how life is, the fact that zi want no parts of this job due to location, once I send my resume I will hear something right away.

 

all the other times i gave my resume to someone it was for jobs in my preferred areas. I will email my resume today and i bet before friday I get a call for a interview.

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Seriously Philly, have you been living in a paralell universe or been so fortunate that every job until this point that you pursued, you got right off the bat? Have you been following the statistics for the last...I don't know....2 or 3 years?

 

Unemployment is running rampant across the US. It's only in the latter part of 2011 that a scant few industries even started showing increased employment opportunities. There are probably dozens - if not hundreds of experienced, qualified applicants applying for the jobs you're putting in for (unless your field is highly specialized, in which case employment opportunities are few and far between and the competition's even fiercer than most industries).

 

If your friends are not the interviewers or hiring superviosrs for the job you're applying to, it's likely that they can't guaranteee you a job. Period. Think about that the next time you forward a resume, so that you don't end up frustrated with exaggerated expectations. Even better, jsut tell them that if they can't guarantee you a job you don't want to give them your resume. I'm sure they'll be all too happy to expend what influence they do have for another friend who appreciates the gesture.

 

Most would be grateful that their friends care enough to even take their resume in. And how are they suppossed to know how eager you are for the job if you don't even follow up on the progress? Are they suppossed to read your mind or intuitively know how badly you want a job???? Closed mouths don't get fed, man. Tell the people you know you're looking for work, and follow up with gusto on the leads you do get. No one's gonna fall over themselves trying to get to you to just hand you a job.

 

If I had your attitude, I wouldn't have gotten the job I have now. Most jobs now are attained by networking. Maybe that's a skill you should work on, along with marketing yourself since you don't want anyone's help. Good luck on that high horse of yours :p.

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Seriously Philly, have you been living in a paralell universe or been so fortunate that every job until this point that you pursued, you got right off the bat? Have you been following the statistics for the last...I don't know....2 or 3 years?

 

Unemployment is running rampant across the US. It's only in the latter part of 2011 that a scant few industries even started showing increased employment opportunities. There are probably dozens - if not hundreds of experienced, qualified applicants applying for the jobs you're putting in for (unless your field is highly specialized, in which case employment opportunities are few and far between and the competition's even fiercer than most industries).

 

If your friends are not the interviewers or hiring superviosrs for the job you're applying to, it's likely that they can't guaranteee you a job. Period. Think about that the next time you forward a resume, so that you don't end up frustrated with exaggerated expectations. Even better, jsut tell them that if they can't guarantee you a job you don't want to give them your resume. I'm sure they'll be all too happy to expend what influence they do have for another friend who appreciates the gesture.

 

Most would be grateful that their friends care enough to even take their resume in. And how are they suppossed to know how eager you are for the job if you don't even follow up on the progress? Are they suppossed to read your mind or intuitively know how badly you want a job???? Closed mouths don't get fed, man. Tell the people you know you're looking for work, and follow up with gusto on the leads you do get. No one's gonna fall over themselves trying to get to you to just hand you a job.

 

If I had your attitude, I wouldn't have gotten the job I have now. Most jobs now are attained by networking. Maybe that's a skill you should work on, along with marketing yourself since you don't want anyone's help. Good luck on that high horse of yours :p.

 

 

I agree but this is networking

 

Friend: Hey I have a buddy who is looking to fill at position at his company are you interested? If so I will let him know and I will give him your resume

 

Me: Ok I will email you my resume

 

 

This is not networking

 

 

" a friend asking me for a copy of my resume and has no particular person that he will give it to in order for me to follow up"

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That's why I don't talk about my situation because most people feel PRESSURED to help you out because you are jobless. I will never give my resume to anyone again unless they can tell me they can scheduled me an interview for sure.

 

 

It's a pain true,some are just being nice others might of felt they legitmately could of got you an interview or it was a possablity but nothing panned out. Next time ask how likely are the chance of you getting an interview.

 

Who knows one of the those people who handed your resumes to hr could call back in a few weeks. Four people handing a resume to hr isn't a great number. It's hard to say if someone is a time waster,like others said it's just printing out a piece of paper. It can be a litte tedious but eventually some of those connections can bring some interview.

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