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applying for job - 1mt

Posted: Jan 10, 2011

Okay, this is somewhat of a strange situation. I have been looking for a job in the field that I was in prior to becoming an MT 11 years ago, which would be a full-time position with benefits. Currently I am IC. I had lost my previous job due to downsizing and the office/company that I worked for basically closed it's Wisconsin branch except for a handful of employees. I just found out that one of the employees at this small Wisconsin branch of the company that I used to work for passed away Saturday. She was a coworker of mine when I worked for that company and was in the same job that I am currently looking for work in. I have been monitoring my old company, but nothing is ever available there because it is so small. Now though, I know that there is going to be a job opening there for the same job that I am looking for and the same job that I had years ago before doing MT. Should I wait a little while before submitting my resume to them out of respect or should I get it right in there. The job opening is available because of an unfortuante event, but it also is a very small office and rarely an opening in this position. Plus, I have been out of the field so long that I don't even know if they would give my resume a second look. I would guess that they have other resumes on file for this job and will immediately be looking at them because they will need to fill the position as soon as possible. What do you think? Send my resume right away, which will probably go to the corporate office anyway and not the local one, or wait? How long should I wait? I certainly am not trying to be disrespectful of her death, but am looking out for my future. Thanks for any opinions.

applying for job - how do you know it is even available? - cart before the horse

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With all the down-sizing, how do you know the job will even be available? I think it might be a little disrepectful to appy for a job that has not even been offered yet since she just died 2 days ago.

You say that you have a contact at this company. Speak with that contact and have her let you know the minute the job is being advertised/offered, and then submit your resume.

Just my opinion, but it would seem a little tacky to apply for a dead person's job before they are even put in the ground, especially if it has not been advertised yet, but good luck to you.

Nothing ventured. Good luck getting the job, OP. NM - Fellow Traveller

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11 years is a long time - who knows

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what changes they've made that you might not know about internally.

You can always submit your resume and call it "serendipity" if they call you. Personally, I find it a bit morbid but I'm not the one hiring.

Good points taken - 1mt

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I guess I should have phrased it as submitting my resume to my former company rather then applying for a job there, as I've been job searching and submitting resumes. I certainly cannot apply for a job that is not posted/available, but I can get my resume in there. I agree it does feel a bit morbid, but I would like them to see me resume if there is going to be an opening and I don't want to send it in too late. Even if they were to do a lateral move of someone else in the office, I would like them to consider my resume for whatever job in that department becomes available. It seems kind of creepy that in the last 2-3 weeks I have been searching for this type of work and now this happens. Most likely, because of my absence from that field for so long, it will go nowhere, but I need to try or I will never know. Like above stated, who knows if they will even fill that position.

I'd send a letter - pumpernickel

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You could send them a letter with your resume, expressing condolences for the deceased and noting that you recognize this death may put their business in a difficult spot and would like to offer your services. Keep it respectful and not too eager. While it's terrible that the lady died, from a business point of view this could cause some real problems and they may need to fill it quickly to keep their business running smoothly.

Same opinion - Tara

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I was going to say the same exact thing as this poster, except to say I would call instead of send a letter because the letter could get lost in the shuffle. Let them know you are available if they would like to get someone in there right away. At least you have already had your foot in the door once and this might help.

I think it may depend on the circumstances of her death - was it sudden or long-term

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Before you send (write or call) condolences to the company, you should find out exactly how that lady died. Was it sudden or was it an illness that they knew about for weeks or months? If it was an illness that they knew about (and probably were grooming someone else to take her place that you may not know about) and you send condolences, it will sound like you were trolling the obituaries just looking for an opening (kind of like people who apply for an apartment the day after someone’s obituary hits the newspaper).

If I was in that situation, I would probably stop by the company in person to see what the vibe is in Human Resources. You can then extend your condolences and ask if you can be of any assistance. I always find a personal expression goes a lot farther than a letter or call.

Just my thoughts.

if it wasn't sudden, I'm sure they filled the spot long ago. - slow down a little NM

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