Job Search/Networking situation WWCOJ do?

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It's a job opportunity. Go for it. I don't think that she is throwing out the "I'll hook you up if you hook me up" thing.

If it's not that far of a drive or if you think it's a great job opportunity, do it.

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Marvarnett - 2009-06-02 11:42 AM It's a job opportunity. Go for it. I don't think that she is throwing out the "I'll hook you up if you hook me up" thing.

If it's not that far of a drive or if you think it's a great job opportunity, do it.

But there's never been any mention of a job possibility.

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Subject: RE: Job Search/Networking situation WWCOJ do?

Networking doesn't always mean there is a current job opportunity available.

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Well if your previous job was in sales/marketing and she's the VP of sales/marketing, and assuming you're single, I would go. If you're with somebody I would think it's inappropriate to be in a situation like that, but I know there are varying opinions about that sort of thing so I'm not about to tell you what to do. At the very least you leave Chicago unhappy and still jobless - so you're out some gas and food money. At the very best you're hired as a sales/marketing rep and you start making money next week.

I usually try to look at my worst-case scenario, and if that doesn't leave me in any [or not very much] worse shape than I'm already in, then it's probably worth giving a try.

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Bripod - 2009-06-02 12:32 PM Well if your previous job was in sales/marketing and she's the VP of sales/marketing, and assuming you're single, I would go. If you're with somebody I would think it's inappropriate to be in a situation like that, but I know there are varying opinions about that sort of thing so I'm not about to tell you what to do. At the very least you leave Chicago unhappy and still jobless - so you're out some gas and food money. At the very best you're hired as a sales/marketing rep and you start making money next week. I usually try to look at my worst-case scenario, and if that doesn't leave me in any [or not very much] worse shape than I'm already in, then it's probably worth giving a try.

My previous job was in sales, but I am seeing someone.

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Sprint_DA - 2009-06-02 12:34 PM

Bripod - 2009-06-02 12:32 PM Well if your previous job was in sales/marketing and she's the VP of sales/marketing, and assuming you're single, I would go. If you're with somebody I would think it's inappropriate to be in a situation like that, but I know there are varying opinions about that sort of thing so I'm not about to tell you what to do. At the very least you leave Chicago unhappy and still jobless - so you're out some gas and food money. At the very best you're hired as a sales/marketing rep and you start making money next week. I usually try to look at my worst-case scenario, and if that doesn't leave me in any [or not very much] worse shape than I'm already in, then it's probably worth giving a try.

My previous job was in sales, but I am seeing someone.

For me that would be a deal-breaker, but again you're at liberty to do what you want. Hope you can find something soon! At the end of the day, this probably isn't your only opportunity to get a lead on a job, so whatever you decide I'm sure will be fine.

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Sprint_DA - 2009-06-02 12:47 PM

Marvarnett - 2009-06-02 11:42 AM It's a job opportunity. Go for it. I don't think that she is throwing out the "I'll hook you up if you hook me up" thing.

If it's not that far of a drive or if you think it's a great job opportunity, do it.

But there's never been any mention of a job possibility.

You said you mentioned you were not at that job anymore. That, to me, would trigger the "I have a job or can get you a job response". When we were hiring, I would mention that we were hiring to anyone that I thought would be a good fit.

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Subject: RE: Job Search/Networking situation WWCOJ do?

I'd go if I were you. Be sure to mention your SO early on, just in case she thinks there's a chance of it becoming a date. Is your status on Facebook "taken"? Hopefully she already understands if that's the case.

Many salesy/markety people (Hubby and I for an example) have the kinds of connections that can lead you to another job. She may not have one for you, but she is probably interested in talking to you to find out more about your interests and skills and will hopefully know someone she can introduce you to to get you a job. When I hear of someone who needs a job I always try to find out more to see if I can help get them to someone who can give them a job.

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Subject: RE: Job Search/Networking situation WWCOJ do?

Oh, that's too bad... I will be in Chicago some time this month...maybe, you can drive over for the evening while I'm in town? Have you had any luck with finding any good prospects for work?

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I've got a few irons in the fire but nothing definite and am certainly open to ideas and opportunities. Did you have something in mind you'd like to discuss?

ETA: That's a 3 hour drive. I'd make sure I knew what she wanted before I went.

Edited by mrbbrad 2009-06-02 12:50 PM

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Sprint_DA - 2009-06-02 11:35 AM

So recently unemployed, working on my networking etc... and had an odd situation come up. A quick summary:

At my former company's trade show in Feb. I met one of our vendors who is the VP of sales/marketing for her company in NA. She gave me her card and told me to look her up on FB. I didn't until now, because I basically just found the card when cleaning out my car. So, added her...she within a day leaves notes on wall posts, leaves messages, etc... She asked how work was going and I told her I wasn't with my current company anymore. She responds with

Oh, that's too bad... I will be in Chicago some time this month...maybe, you can drive over for the evening while I'm in town? Have you had any luck with finding any good prospects for work?

I had hoped that this would be a networking contact, as I don't really feel the need to drive to Chicago to "spend an evening" with her unless "spend an evening" means discuss the prospect of a new job.

WWCOJ do?

I would go. Networking means that you are friendly with people and just sit down to chat... to get to know them and visa versa... because when they DO hear of something that might be a good fit for you... you will be remembered.

Networking doesn't mean "I only talk to you, if you are offernig a job".

Good luck!

*EDIT* A 3-hour drive? Uh, that's far. I would just politely turn her down based on that fact alone. There is no way in hell I'd drive 3 hours for a dinner... for...????

Edited by KSH 2009-06-02 12:58 PM

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Subject: RE: Job Search/Networking situation WWCOJ do?

As long as "Spend an evening" doesn't really mean "Breakfast in the hotel" then it's probably worth the time and gas to establish that networking contact.

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Bripod - 2009-06-02 12:39 PM

Sprint_DA - 2009-06-02 12:34 PM

Bripod - 2009-06-02 12:32 PM Well if your previous job was in sales/marketing and she's the VP of sales/marketing, and assuming you're single, I would go. If you're with somebody I would think it's inappropriate to be in a situation like that, but I know there are varying opinions about that sort of thing so I'm not about to tell you what to do. At the very least you leave Chicago unhappy and still jobless - so you're out some gas and food money. At the very best you're hired as a sales/marketing rep and you start making money next week. I usually try to look at my worst-case scenario, and if that doesn't leave me in any [or not very much] worse shape than I'm already in, then it's probably worth giving a try.

My previous job was in sales, but I am seeing someone.

For me that would be a deal-breaker, but again you're at liberty to do what you want. Hope you can find something soon! At the end of the day, this probably isn't your only opportunity to get a lead on a job, so whatever you decide I'm sure will be fine.

I understand that if the intentions are not clear, that could be seen as inappropriate if things took an unexpected turn. But are you saying he shouldn't network with women if he has a girlfriend?

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Subject: RE: Job Search/Networking situation WWCOJ do?

lisac957 - 2009-06-02 1:04 PM

Bripod - 2009-06-02 12:39 PM

Sprint_DA - 2009-06-02 12:34 PM

Bripod - 2009-06-02 12:32 PM Well if your previous job was in sales/marketing and she's the VP of sales/marketing, and assuming you're single, I would go. If you're with somebody I would think it's inappropriate to be in a situation like that, but I know there are varying opinions about that sort of thing so I'm not about to tell you what to do. At the very least you leave Chicago unhappy and still jobless - so you're out some gas and food money. At the very best you're hired as a sales/marketing rep and you start making money next week. I usually try to look at my worst-case scenario, and if that doesn't leave me in any [or not very much] worse shape than I'm already in, then it's probably worth giving a try.

My previous job was in sales, but I am seeing someone.

For me that would be a deal-breaker, but again you're at liberty to do what you want. Hope you can find something soon! At the end of the day, this probably isn't your only opportunity to get a lead on a job, so whatever you decide I'm sure will be fine.

I understand that if the intentions are not clear, that could be seen as inappropriate if things took an unexpected turn. But are you saying he shouldn't network with women if he has a girlfriend?

Definitely not at all! As someone said above, if this means a night in a hotel room or whatever, then I'm just not going to put myself into that situation. Not because I don't think I can handle it, but let's say this woman is lonely as all getout and really does just want to "hook up" while she's out of town. Sprint_DA tells her no, then all of a sudden she's offended and starts sending messages to his S.O. saying "he cheated on you, blah blah blah". I'm just not willing to run that risk. I can go flip burgers at McDonalds if it means I get to keep my wife.

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