speculative job applications

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Hello,

 

can you tell us what employers 'really' think about receiving speculative applications about possible job opportunities??

Thankyou

 

1 JennyPwC (Student Recruitment Officer) 7 years ago

Hi ejac, This is a good question! We get lots of students emailing us with CVs asking about work experience and unfortunately we can only accept applications through our website. We generally respond directing students there and share what options we have available for them. We love to hear from keen students though and are more than happy to answer questions about what we do, our opportunities and offer advice about our recruitment process. The easiest way for students to get in touch is to drop us an email or speak to us on our instant chat messenger through our website. Hope this helps! Jenny

2 ejac (Careers Advisor) 7 years ago
ejac
 
(Original post by JennyPwC  7 years ago)
Hi ejac, This is a good question! We get lots of students emailing us with CVs asking about work experience and unfortunately we can only accept applications through our website. We generally respond directing students there and share what options we have available for them. We love to hear from keen students though and are more than happy to answer questions about what we do, our opportunities and offer advice about our recruitment process. The easiest way for students to get in touch is to drop us an email or speak to us on our instant chat messenger through our website. Hope this helps! Jenny

Thank you, very helpful!

3 grantthornton (Senior Resourcing Adviser) 7 years ago
grantthornton

Hi ejac, Being approached directly from students with CVs takes a lot of initiative and thought. When this does happen we would offer them our advice as well as recommend any suitable vacancy we have. We are also happy to provide any coaching they may require or further information to make a decision to apply. The easiest way for students to get in touch is to drop us an email. We are more than happy to receive speculative CV's.

4 ejac (Careers Advisor) 7 years ago
ejac
 
(Original post by grantthornton  7 years ago)
Hi ejac, Being approached directly from students with CVs takes a lot of initiative and thought. When this does happen we would offer them our advice as well as recommend any suitable vacancy we have. We are also happy to provide any coaching they may require or further information to make a decision to apply. The easiest way for students to get in touch is to drop us an email. We are more than happy to receive speculative CV's.

This is really good to hear! I always advise that students contact prospective employers in the hope that they respond in this way.

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