Help FP TC etc land his dream job

[FP TC etc.]

So it's been over a week since I sent an email to the hiring manager and haven't received anything back.

HOWEVER, I also applied online and received some physical mail (yeah, I guess people still do that?) from someone else saying they received my application and are reviewing it.

Wat do? 

[john "teach me how to" dougie]

So it's been over a week since I sent an email to the hiring manager and haven't received anything back.

HOWEVER, I also applied online and received some physical mail (yeah, I guess people still do that?) from someone else saying they received my application and are reviewing it.

Wat do? 

You didn't sign your email "FP TC etc" like 'clams said, did you?

[FP TC etc.]

So it's been over a week since I sent an email to the hiring manager and haven't received anything back.

HOWEVER, I also applied online and received some physical mail (yeah, I guess people still do that?) from someone else saying they received my application and are reviewing it.

Wat do? 

You didn't sign your email "FP TC etc" like 'clams said, did you?

 

[AbeFroman]

I'm not sure that I could work for a company that sends me physical mail in response to electronic mail I send them. Sounds very grandparent-y

[FP TC etc.]

I'm not sure that I could work for a company that sends me physical mail in response to electronic mail I send them. Sounds very grandparent-y

I thought that was a little strange too.

Don't care. Still want the job.

[michigancat]

physical mail before email/phone is a rejection. IMO.

[Rage Against the McKee]

physical mail before email/phone is a rejection. IMO.

Yeah, it sounds like the hiring manager was not impressed with your resume. It is also possible that he already knew who he was going to hire before the position opened up and he was just going through the motions of an interview process.

[FP TC etc.]

The hiring manager is like 100 years old.

Maybe physical mail is all he uses.

Or maybe I'm just making excuses.

[FP TC etc.]

Also the person I emailed was not the same person that sent me the letter 

I think I'm going to email the guy who sent me the letter, then if I don't hear anything consider it over.

[Rage Against the McKee]

The hiring manager is like 100 years old.

Maybe physical mail is all he uses.

Or maybe I'm just making excuses.

Well, my grandfather always appreciates phone calls. Maybe he doesn't ever check his newfangled electronic mail and you should give him a call.

[FP TC etc.]

Maybe I'll send him a wuphf.

[FP TC etc.]

Hello goEMAW,

FP TC here. RE-visiting this whole "dream job" thing.

There's a company I really want to work for and they have multiple job openings that I would be a good fit for.

What's the protocol when applying for multiple jobs within the same company?

I look forward to your responses.

Thanks, and have a great day!

[j rake]

Find out who is hiring and send that person flowers with a note that says, "This is my dream job, I want it, and will do anything to get an interview." Make sure the florist includes your name and contact info on the card.

Send flowers every day until you hear back from the person making the hire. It might set you back a few hundred dollars, but I guarantee you will get the job and will likely be the only candidate interviewed.

[FP TC etc.]

Find out who is hiring and send that person flowers with a note that says, "This is my dream job, I want it, and will do anything to get an interview." Make sure the florist includes your name and contact info on the card.

Send flowers every day until you hear back from the person making the hire. It might set you back a few hundred dollars, but I guarantee you will get the job and will likely be the only candidate interviewed.

I was thinking of kidnapping one of their children. Thoughts on that?

[j rake]

I was thinking of kidnapping one of their children. Thoughts on that?

Take my advice and get the job.

Why are you making this so difficult?

[FP TC etc.]

I was thinking of kidnapping one of their children. Thoughts on that?

Take my advice and get the job.

Why are you making this so difficult?

You didn't even answer my question. 

[slobber]

Let them know that you are very interested in working for the company as you have always admired it and like it's model or it's reputation or whatever it is that you like. Tell them that there are several positions that interest you, but the one you are interviewing for seems most like what you would like to do. If you interview well, they will probably want to know what other positions you are interested in. Hiring managers are always talking to each other and will all likely be in a meeting discussing viable candidates for these positions (unless you are in a very low level position (I am not trying to be a smart ass)).

I once did not get a job and the hiring manager said, "We have gone another route for this position, but we are very interested in having you work for us. We will be in touch if something should open up like I think it will." Three weeks later I interviewed for another position with a different manager and took the job within the week of interviewing. The guy chartered a flight to meet and interview me in Atchison, which is like the worst attempt at a wackycatbrag that I can imagine. I wasn't living in Atchison, but it wasn't too far away. It was an easier airport for him to land in.

[wetwillie]

I found this quote from a very wise man that makes millions.  I think it applies to your situation.

"I've had numerous friends call me, countless people in that community begging me to go back home," he said. "The one thing that's unfair to the University of Miami is that all the media people, locally and nationally, are saying it's not a good job. And that's not right. But UM never called. So I have no idea. And I'm not pursuing other jobs. I've never chased a job in my life."

[FP TC etc.]

Let them know that you are very interested in working for the company as you have always admired it and like it's model or it's reputation or whatever it is that you like. Tell them that there are several positions that interest you, but the one you are interviewing for seems most like what you would like to do. If you interview well, they will probably want to know what other positions you are interested in. Hiring managers are always talking to each other and will all likely be in a meeting discussing viable candidates for these positions (unless you are in a very low level position (I am not trying to be a smart ass)).

I once did not get a job and the hiring manager said, "We have gone another route for this position, but we are very interested in having you work for us. We will be in touch if something should open up like I think it will." Three weeks later I interviewed for another position with a different manager and took the job within the week of interviewing. The guy chartered a flight to meet and interview me in Atchison, which is like the worst attempt at a wackycatbrag that I can imagine. I wasn't living in Atchison, but it wasn't too far away. It was an easier airport for him to land in.

Thanks for the advice. I am not interviewing for anything yet because I have not applied.

I'll make sure to mention there are multiple positions that interest me in my cover letter. Thinking of just applying for one position and letting the cover letter say the rest.

[FP TC etc.]

I found this quote from a very wise man that makes millions.  I think it applies to your situation.

"I've had numerous friends call me, countless people in that community begging me to go back home," he said. "The one thing that's unfair to the University of Miami is that all the media people, locally and nationally, are saying it's not a good job. And that's not right. But UM never called. So I have no idea. And I'm not pursuing other jobs. I've never chased a job in my life."

He certainly makes more money than me, so there's that.

[j rake]

Highly doubt your cover letter will stand out among the dozens of others.

You need to differentiate yourself. Start sending the f*cking flowers. 

[FP TC etc.]

Highly doubt your cover letter will stand out among the dozens of others.

You need to differentiate yourself. Start sending the f*cking flowers. 

I don't know who the hiring manager is.

Also that seems like a terrible idea.

[GoodForAnother]

just apply for the job and have a good interview like a normal person

[FP TC etc.]

just apply for the job and have a good interview like a normal person

There's more than one job in the same company that I want to apply for.

Do I apply for them both or just for one?

[slobber]

just apply for the job and have a good interview like a normal person

There's more than one job in the same company that I want to apply for.

Do I apply for them both or just for one?

Talk to the HR representative. Tell them that you are "interested in several jobs, but the one you are most interested in is XXXXX. That being said, should I apply for any of the other jobs that seem interesting?" I think sending in several applications looks desperate and you might be dismissed. Just my opinion.