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TexasFlyer · October 15th, 2006, 02:13

I am the hiring manager for many companies around the country. Here is how it works with me and in most cases. The order I look at resumes is as such:

1) Those that been handed to me by a reputable source (like current employee of the company).
2) Those who were referred to me by someone I know has referred good people to me before in many cases.
3) Those that email me or fax me and then call me on a constant basis to follow-up (trust me, before I tell you not to call any more until you meet XYZ, I at least had to see why you felt you were so qualified)
4) All others in some random order.

Where do you want to be on the list? The sooner my eyes fall on your resume, the sooner you'll get a call if you are qualified.

PS -So yes, internal referrals do not guarentee an interview, but it certainly increases your chances of one. So network with everyone you can. But also be sure to help others along the way too. It will come back to you in a positive way over time.

October 15th, 2006, 02:13	#4
TexasFlyer Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 384	Re: Having a resume "walked in"? I am the hiring manager for many companies around the country. Here is how it works with me and in most cases. The order I look at resumes is as such: 1) Those that been handed to me by a reputable source (like current employee of the company). 2) Those who were referred to me by someone I know has referred good people to me before in many cases. 3) Those that email me or fax me and then call me on a constant basis to follow-up (trust me, before I tell you not to call any more until you meet XYZ, I at least had to see why you felt you were so qualified) 4) All others in some random order. Where do you want to be on the list? The sooner my eyes fall on your resume, the sooner you'll get a call if you are qualified. PS -So yes, internal referrals do not guarentee an interview, but it certainly increases your chances of one. So network with everyone you can. But also be sure to help others along the way too. It will come back to you in a positive way over time.