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Lately I have been receiving resumes directly from jobseekers without advertising any opening. I suppose my email was found on Linkedin as it is posted there as is my title and company.
I find the approach interesting and I admit I do read the documents and reply to the email.
Unfortunately, we are not hiring at this time. I direct them to other sites within our industry where openings are pooled.
As a college grad I've been trying this occasionally. I never get an email back though. I do it because I realized not all companies are actively recruiting for entry level jobs all the time. I basically just say that I'm interested in working for that company and would like to speak about entry level positions that line up with my resume/qualifications.
I have done this, and recieved job offers. So it does work. Generally, it is a few months or so down the road, this strategy worked well for me when I had a spouse transferring. I wrote the cover letter to that effect, prior to living in the area. Usually, I had a job lined up before the move.
Occasionally, but not very often. As soon as I realize what the email or letter contains I stop reading and delete. I never respond, and I have never hired or referred anybody based on this approach.
I get them occasionally, lately it seems to be the experienced type, I did hire one guy who sent an unsolicited resume, and I just happened to be considering bringing in another employee. So it works, and I do not mind if someone takes the time to send a resume I will usually respond if I am not advertising.
Job seekers are getting aggressive and creative and maybe trying for unadvertised or future openings.
This^ Sometimes getting your foot in the door before the door is open can be productive, especially in areas such as sales where an aggressive approach is desired.
I remember sending my resume in (90's) to a place I wanted to work. No job advertisement (then in the papers). I got called in for an interview, got the job and really liked it.
Occasionally, but not very often. As soon as I realize what the email or letter contains I stop reading and delete. I never respond, and I have never hired or referred anybody based on this approach.
How very nice of you - NOT. You can't take a few minutes out of your work day to respond? That's lazy and rude, IMHO.
That's how I got most of my jobs. I wasn't being aggressive or creative, I just didn't see the point in applying to places I didn't want to work, when it was very possible that there was a job at a place I was really interested in, but it wasn't posted yet. And very often, there is. Or at least someone may hold on to your resume until there is. Another time I got a letter directing me to apply to a different department that was more in line with my credentials, and I ended up working there.
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