Randy’s Career Tips

There was a time, many years ago, when a potential hire seeking a job went to a company or organization, filled out a hard copy job application, went and interviewed when called and, if they did not receive an offer, repeated the same process until they were hired. That was then. This is now.

Now you just don’t drop in on companies unannounced and present yourself for employment. When you read job announcements in the paper or postings on the Internet, it is rare if ever that a company invites you to bring your resume to them in person. Companies do not want to pay personnel to collect resumes at the counter as an additional duty.

Companies now want more and better production out of their employees from day one.

Some potential hires are under the mistaken notion that dropping by a company unannounced and presenting themselves with their resume is a good idea. They think that their presence will make such a great impression that this may give them an advantage in the hiring process.

The fact that they might be giving their resume to a clerk behind the counter who has no influence in their hiring does not occur to them. More often than not, the clerk could care if they drop dead. All of which is to say, dropping by companies unannounced is not a good idea-it is generally a waste of time and gas.

When a company announcement says “Send your resume to:” you should be thankful that you can get a hard copy of your resume and cover letter into the hiring mix. Sometimes potential hires are hesitant to send their resume to a company “P. O. Box” number. Do not be hesitant.

Company managers may be using a third party agency to assist them in the hiring process, and therefore do not want to expose their intentions so an existing, soon to be replaced employee will know they are about to be replaced. There is nothing unusual or sinister about this procedure.

When an employee is pursuing a better opportunity, he or she does not inform their employer that they are looking for another, better position. Companies are no different than you. You mind your own business, and a company minds its own business.

Whether you are looking for a job, or are already employed and looking for a better opportunity, your focus should not be on finding another job. Your focus should be on securing job interviews, recognizing that the interview precedes the offer during the hiring process. Getting in front of people is vital to your success in getting a job offer.

(Editor’s Note: This is Part 1 of a 6-Part series.)

Copyright 2008 Ed Bagley

Read my informative, detailed articles on interviews, getting hired and promoted, including:

“Power Secrets – Do Not Fill Out Job Applications – Part 1″

“Power Secrets – Why You Will Not Be Able to Relate to Everyone – Part 2″

“Power Secrets – How to Make Money Without a College Degree – Part 3″

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Editor’s Note: Ed Bagley has 45 years of successful experience as a professional writer, 21 years of experience in creating upscale, professional resume products for executives and professionals, and 15 years of experience as a personal marketing specialist, helping successful people get to where they want to go faster.