Krytie TV Posted March 20, 2013 Posted March 20, 2013 I've put in a couple of applications in school districts in my area, not for a teacher, but for administration/consultant positions. It has been a couple of weeks and since I went through the job application nightmare for a couple years a while back, I have gotten to the point where I am tired of being looked over or sending my resume to the "internet graveyard" every time I apply for a job. I want to make an impression on them and make them acknowledge my existence, since I am confident that I have a much better chance for any job if the employer has an opportunity to meet me. So I have a name and both a phone number and address (for the admin bldg) for the "contact person" for the job. I am inclined to put on the suit and drop in to her office today to introduce myself and express my interest in the position. Does anyone have a reason why that would be a bad thing to do and think I should simply call her instead?
Grumpybutfun Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Krytie- Actually I think that is a very smart thing to do. I write professional resumes for retired military members and I am always encouraging them to get involved with the process. Companies or schools get hundreds of resumes so if there is a face and a smile to put in the hiring manager's mind, it could get you noticed. Taking chances can make a huge impression on people who hire. If it doesn't, you lose nothing because you probably wouldn't have gotten an interview based on blind internet resumes anyway. Good luck, Grumps
Author Krytie TV Posted March 21, 2013 Author Posted March 21, 2013 Thanks. I actually did go. Pretty much as I expected, even though I went there at 2:00, the person I needed to talk to was "out at lunch". However, the person covering the reception desk was actually filling in for someone else and happened to be a very friendly and informative person. She talked with me about the place for 20 minutes and explained how long the resume process usually takes. I gave her another copy of my application/resume/cover letter so that the woman would have a hardcopy when she returned. I left there feeling like I recruited someone to my side, and an 8 year employee at that. I will be following up over the phone tomorrow for both positions now that I have all information about relevant players in the games.
Art_Critic Posted March 21, 2013 Posted March 21, 2013 Krytie- Actually I think that is a very smart thing to do. I write professional resumes for retired military members and I am always encouraging them to get involved with the process. Companies or schools get hundreds of resumes so if there is a face and a smile to put in the hiring manager's mind, it could get you noticed. Taking chances can make a huge impression on people who hire. If it doesn't, you lose nothing because you probably wouldn't have gotten an interview based on blind internet resumes anyway. Good luck, Grumps agreed... There was a young guy that brought his resume into work for a job we were hiring for... he brought with him a few donuts that he left with his resume.. he dropped by again a week or so later with a few more donuts, each bag had a little note who it was from... While he didn't get the job he got considered for the job and talked about as well, his resume was looked at with more than a second glance too.. Seeing his face, his style of dress was nice and the personal touch he gave it still has me talking about the guy.
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