Thread: Cold calling to get a job

Anybody out there ever successfully find a company they wanted to work for, that wasn't advertising for an opening, and yet make a cold call and get a job regardless?

One time I did get as far as receiving an interview in this manner, but didn't land a position. I'm currently interested in a possible company and am working on my pitch...

Any stories, tactics, experience out there?

Originally Posted by Seraphim

Anybody out there ever successfully find a company they wanted to work for, that wasn't advertising for an opening, and yet make a cold call and get a job regardless?

One time I did get as far as receiving an interview in this manner, but didn't land a position. I'm currently interested in a possible company and am working on my pitch...

Any stories, tactics, experience out there?

Although cold calling can work, it should be a last resort.

If you're interested in this company, network all around it. Find somebody who knows somebody. It's not always possible, but it's not often impossible. Ask for informational interviews. Even if your contacts can't introduce you to the person doing the hiring, they may be able to give you inside information that can be invaluable if you get an interview.

Heck, ask the forum if they know anybody. You never know. Are we not part of your network?

If you can't find a contact and absolutely must make a cold call, at least research the company. Look at the website and read the annual report. Find out who the decision makers are. That way, if you get an interview, you'll at least know if you're talking to a decision-maker or a drone.

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Does this company have an SEM, and can you land time one it? If not, then keep your current job. We need it to settle the "Fin: Fact or Fiction" debate

Originally Posted by Ben325e

Does this company have an SEM, and can you land time one it? If not, then keep your current job. We need it to settle the "Fin: Fact or Fiction" debate

Maybe I'll just do contract research work for SRP?

SEM???
Scanning Electron Microscope?

Cold calling? To whom? the HR department. That's next to useless unless they will transfer you to a hiring manager. Start searching for a contact within the company. The hiring manager or their manager. If you can get a name you can get a number and call them. Next would be someone within that can directly forward your information. So... cold calling, yes. Cold calling to the front desk is useless.