Any HR folks out there?

soniacan · 01-31-2008, 08:08 PM

Hi friends

Ok some of you may know my work drama over the last 6-7 months. Yesterday I counted and realized i had been out of work for 28 weeks. I'm temping but its not the same. Just made me cry. Quit my job to work for a nonprofit and ended up getting screwed 3 weeks later. So glad i quit my job with a retirement plan and benefits to persue a dream... Granted i was miserable but able to pay bills on time.... sigh...

Anyway - I applied for a job that i think I would be very good at (alumni relations). i drag my best friend and husband to 2 alumni events to meet the new development guy and the president. Hit it off and really like them both. In December we have a phone interview - I think it went really well. Then the holidays came. and the silence.... silence... And the reposting of the position. Great. Evidently I wasnt what they wanted. But just to be sure I sent my resume again on the 23rd. Still nada.

Now today as i see whats new and exciting on their website
I see a new posting... Development Officer. This is in line with what I want to do and actually matches my fundraising experience better. While I
have sent my resume (twice) now for the other postion - which i really really want but do concede I may be lacking somewhat in experience - just by a teeeensy twinge....

Do i send my resume for this and somehow word something to say - Although I have recently applied for the Alumni postion please consider me for this position if you think my qualifications are better suited here??
Help!
what do you think?

Sonia

Chris61 · 01-31-2008, 09:28 PM

I would apply for every postion that you see. They might not have made the descison yet as to what they would like to do.

Chris

stepoffaith · 01-31-2008, 09:54 PM

how big is this place? if it is big you can just apply and not mention that you have applied before. If it is not then yes, say you have applied for another position but would also like to be considered for this position and why. How you feel you are really suited for this position and would be a great asset to them.

smatyas · 02-04-2008, 05:23 PM

Sometimes persistance pays off. If it is the same hiring manager they may continually see your resume cross thier desk and put the pieces together... I say keep sending them.