RE: Job boards/recruiters

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Posted by Bill Way (A) on October 17, 2014 at 10:17:23

In Reply to: Job boards/recruiters posted by tesla on October 16, 2014 at 15:47:01:

I don't think criticizing the people who developed job boards will help you get a job, and "btw, you can always take a moment to call me," will not endear you to anyone. Skip the boards.

Meet people: go to professional society chapter meetings and meet everyone there. Do *not* pitch them for a job. Exchange business cards, introduce yourself, be friendly, take an interest in *them* and make notes so you don't forget anyone. If you meet someone you think could help you, ask if you can call him/her to talk, and if they say yes, then set a date & time that you will call. Do the call and follow up with a short thank you note.

When you have a conversation with someone more substantive than the initial hello, if it leads to another meeting or interview, great. If it doesn't, ask at the end if they know anyone else you could meet who might be able to help. If they do, ask for an introduction, or for permission to use their name when you call.

Good luck.

WW
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Topic - Job boards/recruiters - tesla 15:47:01 10/16/14 (14)

RE: Job boards/recruiters - Hi-Fi Hokie 13:12:17 10/22/14 (0)

why not use linkedin.com - bullethead 09:10:26 10/18/14 (0)

RE: Job boards/recruiters - Bill Way 10:17:23 10/17/14 (1)

Very, very few good jobs are filled by unknowns. A friend of a friend, - tinear 08:20:45 10/18/14 (0)

And... you're looking for a reviewer position? - David S. 10:13:35 10/17/14 (2)

+2 - cdb 13:24:14 10/17/14 (0)

RE: And... you're looking for a reviewer position? - geezerrocket 10:39:12 10/17/14 (0)

Understandable. - Kal Rubinson 18:33:22 10/16/14 (0)

Agreed! I had to literally stop talking to the placement agency... - Dman 17:50:18 10/16/14 (0)

RE: Job boards/recruiters - fantja 16:36:05 10/16/14 (4)

Unfortunately - Stale 19:40:45 10/16/14 (3)

difference between civil and structural work - DustyC 20:10:08 10/16/14 (2)

Good Joke - Stale 05:43:37 10/18/14 (0)

RE: difference between civil and structural work - fantja 04:30:41 10/17/14 (0)

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RE: Job boards/recruiters - Bill Way 10:17:23 10/17/14 (1)

Very, very few good jobs are filled by unknowns. A friend of a friend, - tinear 08:20:45 10/18/14 (0)

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