Looking for a job

[jojoba]

I'm looking for a job and I've been calling a lot of recruiters and agencies and I've been sending lots of emails but I don't get the response I've expected.
Am I doing something wrong or it is a common practice not to return phone calls?

[Ronin]

Emails aren't the way to go.
If you want a job that much, you need to call them firstly, then see them in person.

These places get thousands of emails everyday, but most of those are just people who are casually looking for work.

Make yourself stand out by going in person.

[Administrator]

Originally Posted by Ronin

Emails aren't the way to go.
If you want a job that much, you need to call them firstly, then see them in person.

These places get thousands of emails everyday, but most of those are just people who are casually looking for work.

Make yourself stand out by going in person.

I completely agree. Always try to make a phone contact first. If nobody gets your call then make sure you leave a message and ask to call you back. Once you get a hold of somebody on the phone, ask them for a private meeting to discuss your career objectives.

Recruiters will be much more inclined to work with somebody they have seen and talked to, instead of unknown person from a resume.

Good luck!

[jojoba]

Thank you for the advice. I was afraid of that but nothig comes easy. I guess I'll start doing that.

[Tim]

Good luck jojoba.
There has been some excellent advice in this thread.

Let us know how you get on!