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best way to approach a company I really want to work for?

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quickhide · 22/02/2012 13:49

I'm hoping someone with experience in HR/hiring people might be able to help!

I work in quite a niche industry and currently commute an hour to work and do odd shifts to fit in with childcare (evenings/weekends). This is ok for now, but once DC1 starts school in September I really want to stop working weekends.

There is a local company I've had my eye on for a while that does exactly the same kind of thing. They did advertise a full time post a few months ago but I didn't apply as I'd only just started my current job, plus full time isn't really an option for me at the moment.

I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to write a letter and send cv to this company, saying could they keep me in mind for any future positions, especially if they had any part time roles.

Should I send it by email, even though they only have a general info@... email address? I have discovered the name of the CEO of the company (not too hard, she's been in the local paper and is on Linkedin) - should I address it to her, or would that seem stalker-ish?

Also, they only ever seem to advertise jobs through an agency, would I be better to contact the agency direct?

What would make an ad-hoc inquiry stand out for you? Or do companies just put them straight in the bin anyway?

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LittleTyga · 22/02/2012 13:55

I would post your CV directly to the HR dept or CEO if she is recruitment contact. Give it a few days then phone to make sure she got CV etc. She will give you persons name if she is not the right person. I wouldn't bother with the agency as the company would prefer to hire direct rather than pay fees if not necessary - nothing wrong with dropping a friendly email every so often to see if anything on the horizon - Good luck!

mrsmartin · 22/02/2012 15:46

Definately send a speculative email and include a cover letter detailing how your experience would directly benefit their business. Companies are getting speculative cv's all the time (esp in this climate) and so a follow up call will definately help to get you noticed.

Good Luck Grin

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