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Sure, it's part of networking. Instead of asking to pass along your resume though, start a conversation about what their experience is like working there, and what the hiring process was like because you have an interest in the company.
The details about how to get in will be more valuable, and he/she may say, "hey, let me know if you ever apply so I can put in a word for you."
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Originally Posted by Suburban_Guy
This is exactly how you do it, instead of right off the bat telling him you are looking for a job there and handing him the resume to ask if he can give it to the hiring manager. Rushing it by giving him the resume puts him on the spot and is rather presumptuous.
You have to ease into it and hopefully he'll offer his help. If not, then you know not to press the issue as it can backfire.
Yes^^
Send him a polite, friendly email asking some well-worded questions, gathering a bit of info. If he responds positively, you could suggest meeting for lunch/coffee/drinks to hear more about the company, its culture, etc. Take it from there. Initially you're laying the ground work.
This strategy could definitely work for you, but be patient and remember you're playing a long game.
Agree with others. Use this as an opportunity to learn more about working for the company and their process of hiring and everything. If you rush into things, it will seem like you are just using this person. Just express interest in the company first through your contact, build a relationship and see where it leads you.
My concern is how close is this client to your current company? There's a risk that the client may tattle on you.
If he's a client for the company you currently work at then "No" it's not appropriate; furthermore, he might actually say something about it to your current employer and that could cause a problem!
I did meet someone who works there a couple of months ago through my current job. He's a client of the company I currently work for. I've only assisted him twice, but they were both positive interactions. Would it be inappropriate for me to reach out to him and ask if he can pass my resume along to the hiring manager/recruiter?
If he's a client for the company you currently work at then "No" it's not appropriate; furthermore, he might actually say something about it to your current employer and that could cause a problem!
Yep. A client worth his salt will tell me, the manager, that my employee tried to fob a resume off on him to try to move to his company. Of course, three things will happen from there:
* I will fire the employee, thus giving him plenty of time to search for a another job
* The client won't take the resume because they know the employee was being underhanded about it
* The employee now has a termination on their record
Yep. A client worth his salt will tell me, the manager, that my employee tried to fob a resume off on him to try to move to his company. Of course, three things will happen from there:
* I will fire the employee, thus giving him plenty of time to search for a another job
* The client won't take the resume because they know the employee was being underhanded about it
* The employee now has a termination on their record
Bingo. Don't poop where you eat. It will not turn out well.
I went to work for a client of mine and it was super awkward. They pursued me though and even then the company I had worked for tried to pull a noncompete clause. However since they aren't competitors but rather collaborators it didn't go anywhere. Definitely burned a bridge but no way I wanted to ever go back.
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