How to talk to someone when looking for a job
How to talk to someone when looking for a job
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I imagine some of you have seen my other posts and know my situation, but short of it is that I am looking for a job. I am in the aerospace/mechanical field with management experience. I would like to get in for interviews with the local divisions of some of the big companies (Raytheon, Lockheed...) and know that my best approach is to talk to someone capable of getting my resume to the actual hiring manager, not just the HR people.
My question is how do I do that? Both the companies I mentioned (and others as well) have an internet only application process, when I call about a job to the HR people locally, they refer me to the web site. Any tips on how to talk to the engineering managers who are hiring? How do I get past the "If you've filled out the internet application we have your resume on file and will review it" philosophy? By the way, the local facilites of these companies are controlled access, without an appointment I won't get in the gate, can't get an appointment without knowing who to contact.
As always, thanks for any tips.
My question is how do I do that? Both the companies I mentioned (and others as well) have an internet only application process, when I call about a job to the HR people locally, they refer me to the web site. Any tips on how to talk to the engineering managers who are hiring? How do I get past the "If you've filled out the internet application we have your resume on file and will review it" philosophy? By the way, the local facilites of these companies are controlled access, without an appointment I won't get in the gate, can't get an appointment without knowing who to contact.
As always, thanks for any tips.





RE: How to talk to someone when looking for a job
You could always attempt to cold-call the Engineering department (we all know that somehow phone solicitors get through from time to time) and talk to someone that way. It would prove to be bad form, and would probably get you the same net result- see our site/call HR. But you can never tell.
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RE: How to talk to someone when looking for a job
Don't under-estimate sites like monster.com. Also, professional "head-hunters" can help as well.
RE: How to talk to someone when looking for a job
RE: How to talk to someone when looking for a job
Lots of managers like to hire people by using them as temps first, there's little risk to them. If you don't work out it's easy to get rid of you.
RE: How to talk to someone when looking for a job
RE: How to talk to someone when looking for a job
Another suggestion is to check and see if your college alumni has a website...if they do, you can get in touch with them and see how it works....DONT GIVE UP!!
Good luck anyways!
RE: How to talk to someone when looking for a job
At many companies, managers are not allowed to consider resumes sent directly to them, it has to go through HR. But if they know you from somewhere else like ASME, when the resume comes through HR it will be more likely to be considered.
RE: How to talk to someone when looking for a job