tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156928519268765430.post7501711408308677710..comments2024-01-08T01:16:24.358-08:00Comments on Everyone Hates HR: Recruiting: The Dating GameMatt Cholertonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16909260019422204841noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156928519268765430.post-16786268018340575512016-03-25T20:24:38.150-07:002016-03-25T20:24:38.150-07:00Hey Epiphany. Is two years too long to get back to...Hey Epiphany. Is two years too long to get back to your response here? :-) I apologize for never catching your comment here. You have a great question. <br /><br />I think it's important to do your research. Just like how (I've heard) the digital dating scene works, you often know plenty about them before even meeting. You should have a good idea of the company, the space and players. Is this a company you want to be involved with? If so, I would say it's not even essential there is a job opening. Get in touch and demonstrate your interest. <br /><br />I agree that cold/unsolicited emails with *asks* in them don't go far, but you can tell if someone is interested (in your company) and when that is the case, usually people are open to meeting and talking more. That's your in.Matt Cholertonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16909260019422204841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4156928519268765430.post-2125994482576399952013-04-23T18:39:53.289-07:002013-04-23T18:39:53.289-07:00What would you recommend for the applicant. It'...What would you recommend for the applicant. It's hard to tell who we should go about approaching for a job opening, or in this case ask out. Should it be as simple as an email? I don't normally respond to dates via email though. Epiphanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09267102266465058890noreply@blogger.com