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Original poster

To email someone about a job before it's advertised?

32 replies

WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 28/08/2015 11:54

There was an article in our local paper about a shop that's opening soon near me, quite a specialist shop which will be selling stuff related to an interest of mine.

I'm looking for a career change, ive got retail expereince and im mad keen on the stuff they sell.

The article mentioned the name of the guy who's going to be the manager. It says they're hoping to open in Oct but I'm not sure they will as they're still physically building the shop....it doesn't have walls yet. I haven't seen any ads for staff. Ive found the managers email address, should I email him my cv? Is that too cheeky?

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OddSocksHighHeels · 28/08/2015 11:55

YANBU. Go for it.

wickedwaterwitch · 28/08/2015 11:56

Do it! It's proactive, not cheeky at all.

WhatTheJeffHasGoneOnHere · 28/08/2015 11:56

Do it, why not?

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 28/08/2015 11:57

Fab, I'm going to go for it! Aggggh.

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MrsSippy · 28/08/2015 11:58

YANBU - you snooze, you lose!! Good luck...

WhyCantIuseTheNameIWant · 28/08/2015 11:58

Pro-active, not cheeky!
As long as you are happy that they might already have friends/family waiting to work for,them and there is is no job.

NotTodaySatan · 28/08/2015 11:58

Do it!

It shows initiative. They'll love you Grin

Good luck!

FadedRed · 28/08/2015 11:58

What can you lose by expressing an interest? You might really regret not be proactive. Go for it!

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 28/08/2015 12:00

Ive got lots of ideas as well for stuff to help build the shop up, things like specific events to get people to the shop. Should I mention that or just keep it basic of here's my cv and im interested in a job?

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OddSocksHighHeels · 28/08/2015 12:02

I'd let them know you have a few ideas and are happy to discuss in person/over phone/by e-mail if they're interested. You don't want to send too much in the initial contact but it shows you're passionate and serious about working for them.

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 28/08/2015 12:04

It probably pays shit, I haven't worked in a shop for years. But I'm looking for a career change and this sounds really exciting. Just not sure if Id be able to afford the drop in wages.

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QforCucumber · 28/08/2015 12:04

I;'d sell yourself in the email. make yourself stand out so they don't feel they will need to advertise and interview.

but go ahead and do it.

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 28/08/2015 12:05

Really im hoping for an assistant manager post rather than a sales assistant.

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 28/08/2015 12:09

Sent it. You're right the worst that can happen is I hear nothing or he says no.

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MagpieCursedTea · 28/08/2015 12:11

I think outlining some ideas and your own ambitions in the email is a great idea. I'd be vague about the ideas though and say you'd like to discuss it more in person. It gives you an in and doesn't give away your ideas for free. Be honest about your management aspirations too. Shy bairns get nowt!

OddSocksHighHeels · 28/08/2015 12:15

Yay well done! Good luck with it.

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 28/08/2015 12:18

Thanks, will be checking my emails non stop now.

I didn't mention about the assistant manager bit in the email.

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 28/08/2015 13:25

What do I do if I don't hear from him in a few days? Follow it up with a paper copy?

Ive sent the email to an email address online which is for his family firm business (unrelated to the shop) which he's a director of and according to their website is still a director of. I haven't got an email address for him related to the shop business. So I'm just hoping he's still using the email address I found.

The shop isn't actually built yet but is in a physical environment where all the shops are owned by the same family so I could post a letter to the main office for the attention of this specific shop manager I guess.

Or I could post a letter to his family business.

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OddSocksHighHeels · 28/08/2015 13:32

Leave it for now, you don't want to appear over-eager! If the email address is still online for a current business I'd assume it's still in use.

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 28/08/2015 13:33

You're right, After all it hasn't being bounced back. So even if someone else in the business is picking up the emails hopefully they will forward it to him.

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willconcern · 28/08/2015 13:35

I would post a paper copy as well to the main office too. I don't think that looks over keen at all. Say that you have also emailed to his email address. Good luck. FWIW, I think you would have been daft NOT to contact him.

Puzzledandpissedoff · 28/08/2015 13:38

I ran my own recruitment company for years and can say quite definitely that approaching them will have done you nothing but good; IME there really isn't a downside to taking a proactive approach with this kind of thing

Not entirely sure about sending it again, though, as that doesn't get you any more information - although maybe you could say you were sending a paper copy in case they prefer this

Would it be possible to call instead? That way you could simply ask if they needed any further info about you (always a useful approach to take and often a chance to sell yourself further)

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WhoTheFuckIsSimon · 28/08/2015 13:41

I might send a paper copy then and just state that I'm doing that as im unsure if the email address is current.

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travailtotravel · 28/08/2015 13:42

Can you find him via LinkedIn?

Janeymoo50 · 28/08/2015 13:55

Yes, do. I'd be well impressed if someone did that!