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Tomkat · 5 Jun 2007, 20:03

Why is it such a problem that they're always busy? Take an hour out to phone them, and just stay on hold for ages - it sucks, but so what? Once you get through to the correct department, get that person's name, and see if they can give you a direct number (explain it's taken bloody ages to get through the hold system). This way, if you end up chasing a dead end (eg: the boss is out, or they'll get back to you then "forget"), you can take the shortcut next time.

It's not pushy, it's just following it up. If you want something doing, then help it along the way by putting some effort in. They aren't going to say "crikey this gentleman is a pushy individual! we're RETHINKING giving him the job because of him asking about the job!", are they...?

5 Jun 2007, 20:03	#7
Tomkat :alpha: Join Date: May 2002 Location: London, UK Posts: 7,871	Re: [rant] the perfect job! Why is it such a problem that they're always busy? Take an hour out to phone them, and just stay on hold for ages - it sucks, but so what? Once you get through to the correct department, get that person's name, and see if they can give you a direct number (explain it's taken bloody ages to get through the hold system). This way, if you end up chasing a dead end (eg: the boss is out, or they'll get back to you then "forget"), you can take the shortcut next time. It's not pushy, it's just following it up. If you want something doing, then help it along the way by putting some effort in. They aren't going to say "crikey this gentleman is a pushy individual! we're RETHINKING giving him the job because of him asking about the job!", are they...? __________________ "There is no I in team, but there are two in anal fisting"