35 hours a week for Jobsearch, not possible?

stix62

AP007 wrote: »

I disagree as all my emails have been read and I get replies yet none at all on the hard copies sent in the post.

If deleted and you have a brain and your email set up correctly you will get a receipt saying so if hard copy ends up in the bin you don't know.

I have thrown CV's away before at my last job that come in the post.

I have a brain.
I know it takes someone to click a button to allow you to receive a read receipt in the first place, and if they do it doesn't necessarily mean they've read it - just opened it. There's many an admin worker out there who will delete an email as quick as you are to throw away paper

donnajunkie

AP007 wrote: »

LOL Seriously what companies in 2014 do not have a website albeit basis if that's the case?

I do not know what you think addresses are only to be found in Yell

You are only looking at certain industries at one time not all types of companies in a particular area.

there are plenty who dont and many who even if they do only provide an enquiry form as an alternative contact.

goonarmy

donnajunkie wrote: »

if you dont have their email and they are too far away to walk to then the old fashioned post is the only option left.

So its gone from being a requirement to a last resort?

donnajunkie

sensibleadvice wrote: »

Of course, it makes perfect sense that crap cv's end up in the bin and well written ones with decent content attract enough attention to be kept for future reference.

my point was needing to print it off themselves after opening the attachment may well be off putting a bit more than already having the printed version in their hands. of course if they happen to be recruiting at the time then they may be more willing to print it off.

goonarmy

stix62 wrote: »

I have a brain.
I know it takes someone to click a button to allow you to receive a read receipt in the first place, and if they do it doesn't necessarily mean they've read it - just opened it. There's many an admin worker out there who will delete an email as quick as you are to throw away paper

Which means none has an advantage over the other.:T

donnajunkie

goonarmy wrote: »

So its gone from being a requirement to a last resort?

you can see it as a last resort if you wish.

donnajunkie

goonarmy wrote: »

Which means none has an advantage over the other.:T

no, with one you have done the printing for them, in the other they have to do the printing.

AP007

stix62 wrote: »

I have a brain.
I know it takes someone to click a button to allow you to receive a read receipt in the first place, and if they do it doesn't necessarily mean they've read it - just opened it. There's many an admin worker out there who will delete an email as quick as you are to throw away paper

Oh but you know they have read it when you get this as a reply

'
Thank you for your recent e-mail expressing interest in a career with Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited.

I regret to advise you that, at present, there are no vacant positions for which you may be considered, but I shall keep your e-mail for a period of six months and will contact you again during this time if the situation changes. Please advise the Human Resources Department in writing, if you do not wish for your details to be held on file.

I thank you again for your interest in Daiwa, and wish you success in your search for a suitable post.

Yours sincerely

XXXXXX XXXXXXXX

Human Resources

AP007

donnajunkie wrote: »

no, with one you have done the printing for them, in the other they have to do the printing.

Again they do not have to print it just read it like the hard copy that goes in the bin

stix62

AP007 wrote: »

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You must have a company name at hand who you sent a spec to in the post?

No, because I never did. If I couldn't find an email address I wouldn't send a 'speccie'.

AP, stop playing games and wanting to prove what I'm saying is wrong. You do amuse me :rotfl: