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Back in August i applied for a position in a corporate library. I never heard anything, although the job appears to still be open (company website, which is how I applied). 2 weeks ago I attended a meeting of the local ASIST chapter because the featured speaker was from the company to which I had applied. Due to time constraints at the end of the program there wasn't time to talk in detail with the speaker but I got his business card, and the next day I sent him an email, simply asking if he a) knew whether the job was still open, or b) could he give me contact info for the recruiter for this position. So 10 days later I still haven't heard from him.
Any ideas why he wouldn't email me back? If he isn't allowed to discuss the position, why won't he just say so. Can I email him again without seeming like a stalker?
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You would be better off contacting the person that you initially applied to. If you contact someone not involved in the search, it could come off as you are being pushy or this new person just does not find it a priority to contact you.
Brian C. Gray Head of Reference & Engineering Librarian Kelvin Smith Library Case Western Reserve University http://blog.case.edu/bcg8bcg8@case.edu
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That's the thing, there was no person - I applied online as the job ad instructed. I am simply trying to find a real person, and to make contacts withing the company.
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There must be some contact info for the company's HR department available somewhere. If not, just call the main line for the front desk or reception or whatever & explain what you would like to know. Surely, they would be able to direct you to the right person or department.
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I agree finding a main phone number or email, or finding information for HR, would be your best bet. Some organization can be very strict in hiring procedures. Random contacts may not be able to reply.
Brian C. Gray Head of Reference & Engineering Librarian Kelvin Smith Library Case Western Reserve University http://blog.case.edu/bcg8bcg8@case.edu
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