My wife and I are soon moving to Nashville and I was wondering if it was appropriate to call hiring managers about your skills and skill sets directly and leave them messages? I know this is what head hunters do for candidates, as I use to work for a temporary agency that placed permanent hires.
Would it be better to call during the week or on the weekends? I am currently working, so calling during the week may be a bit challenging. I kind of got my current position this way, though I knew people in town so it was easier to do. I actually called HR and left them a message. I was called back immediately and the VP Controller “thanked” the HR lady for bringing me to him. However, I am applying online right now and am not having much luck, other than one company flying me in to interview only to send me a “form” rejection e-mail.
Please advise.
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It’s OK to call Hiring Managers directly. Just be considerate of their time. It may be a very brief call and you end up asking if you may send your resume. Then get their email or physical address. I’d call during the week, not on the weekend. Call during their normal business hours. Afterall, it is a business call. Good luck
You’ve got a “targeting problem” here, Dan.
To Hell with HR, the hiring manager or whatever. YOU want to talk to the decision maker or influencer in the department where you want to work. Sales? Talk to the Sales Manager. Customer Service? CRM manager …etc.
Sell yourself to THOSE people and the hiring manager just does the paperwork.
OK?