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So, strategic job seeker that you are, you’re working on applying for a great job the right way — by connecting with the hiring manager directly.  You’ve tried calling the office and asking for the hiring manager, but haven’t gotten a response or you’ve gotten the brush off.  What next?

Tip 2 on finding the hiring manager: Call after hours

The person answering the phone from 9-5 is probably well-trained on how to respond to inquiries.  But what happens after the office closes?  Some possibilities:

• You get automated voice mail. Sometimes it sends you to a general mailbox, but sometimes you get a menu that might give you some clues.  If you can get directed to the appropriate department, you may get a directory of names, or some other information that will lead you in the right direction.
• You get a less-trained person. Maybe someone picks up the phone after hours, and that person is more oriented towards service than gatekeeping.  They may give you the information that you need.

Keep watching for more tips to find your target hiring manager!

photo credit: Jonathan Shield

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1. Job search tip: Finding the hiring manager
2. Job search tip: Finding the hiring manager, Part 4
3. Job search tip: Finding the hiring manager, Part 3
4. Time blocking for an effective job search plan
5. Phone interview success secrets

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