Sending out speculative letters in search of employment
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Hi Folks
At present I am looking for another job and thinking of sending out spec letters to local employers in case they have unadvertised vacancies now or in the near future.
However, I am working full time at the moment and short on time, so was wondering if I should pay (say) a virtual assistant to do this for me.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Thanks
At present I am looking for another job and thinking of sending out spec letters to local employers in case they have unadvertised vacancies now or in the near future.
However, I am working full time at the moment and short on time, so was wondering if I should pay (say) a virtual assistant to do this for me.
Do you think this is a good idea?
Thanks
This is what LinkedIn is for. I get speculative CVs on various generic email addresses and rarely by post but most go to the bin.
Look at the amount of junk mail you get at home. How is your CV going to get to the right person? How do you strike up a rapport or demonstrate any understanding of their business and challenges?
Look at the amount of junk mail you get at home. How is your CV going to get to the right person? How do you strike up a rapport or demonstrate any understanding of their business and challenges?
I’d like a new job, but can’t really be bothered to send a letter myself. I’ve got time to post on forums, but that’s irrelevant. Gizza job mate.
Stay up late, wake up early, shift the focus of your waking hours, or stay stuck where you are.
Whether the focus of a new role is more money, a better work/life balance, or job satisfaction, I’d say it’s worth investing time into.
Stay up late, wake up early, shift the focus of your waking hours, or stay stuck where you are.
Whether the focus of a new role is more money, a better work/life balance, or job satisfaction, I’d say it’s worth investing time into.
CoupeKid said:
Look up "pain" letters.
The gist of the letter is to identify a problem they might have and then explain why you are just the right person to fix it for them.
The guy doesn't have the time to write a CV and cover letter let alone figure out the industry dynamics at a macro or micro level that will be affecting the company or the project process pains a managwr or department might be going through. The gist of the letter is to identify a problem they might have and then explain why you are just the right person to fix it for them.
geek84 said:
Good Morning Folks
Many thanks for your ideas.
Ideally, I want to work in accountancy/finance since I have an accountancy qualfication.
Are you AAT or ACCA (not as in Ladbrokes Acca Many thanks for your ideas.
Ideally, I want to work in accountancy/finance since I have an accountancy qualfication.
) qualified? Places like Hays or Local Government Jobs would have something, or joining an agency who can get you assignments. In these days of email, posted letters is like a drag race between an Audi RS6 and someone on horseback. Most letters may go in the bin...I find with agencies, the best thing is to "mirror" their behaviour, from the excitable "children's TV" persona they seem to have, and sound keen to take anything within reason. It could be a stepping stone to somewhere else. LinkedIn is great for accounts work, too!
Get going on your CV!
geek84 said:
Good Morning Folks
Many thanks for your ideas.
Ideally, I want to work in accountancy/finance since I have an accountancy qualfication.
If you have target companies in mind, see if they attend local networking events (often advertised on LinkedIn). Go to aforementioned events.Many thanks for your ideas.
Ideally, I want to work in accountancy/finance since I have an accountancy qualfication.
Ensure your linkedin is up to date and accurate.
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