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Question about open houses (self.AskEngineers)

submitted ago by bobobano

I just heard of an open house for (not willing to reveal myself by stating a name) Co. Tomorrow. Looking on their corporate job bank there aren't any job's I'm qualified for (graduating in May).

I still plan on going, get my name out there, find out about possible upcoming positions.

My question is, should I prepare a cover letter geared towards the entire company or should I stick to just a resume?

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[–]meangrampa 2 points3 points ago*

It can't hurt IF you can do a good job with a tailored letter. It might just help your resume get noticed among the crowed. Any edge is a good thing. Try a few and if you're happy with it go for it. If after a half a dozen trys or so and you think they all suck. Use the standard resume cover letter. Trust your instincts on whether or not they are suitable. It's OK to be a little harsh on yourself with this.

[–]bobobano[S] 0 points1 point ago

I have a follow up question, would you say it's proper for me to go to a job fair advertising 2 years experience required? I was thinking I should go and get my name out since it's hiring managers going.

[–]meangrampa 0 points1 point ago

Damn straight go. You're researching just what they want in a hire if nothing else. Bring some prepared resumes with vanilla cover letters too. Now every job wants 2-4 years experience for an entry level job so this is what you've got to do to get noticed and you won't be the only person there without the required experience either. The current state of the job market means these things will have far more applicants than jobs. So don't get your hopes up. This is a learning experience that you might get lucky at.

[–]bobobano[S] 1 point2 points ago

You sir, have disintegrated any and all doubts I've had. Thank you for your very helpful advice.

[–]meangrampa 0 points1 point ago

How this change of requiring experience for a low paying entry lever jobs ever got started is beyond me. Most places with any new hire want you to forget how things were done on your last job and do it their way. So they're going to train you anyway.

It must be the feeling they're going to get quality hard workers, But the req. is bullshit and to over look people just because they've never done some menial task before is stupid and short sighted. This stupid 2 years experience for every entry level job is happening all across the US. in every industry and it's overlooking some of the most motivated people. You're going to prove this requirement is unnecessary. Go with some confidence and go get a job.

[–]AParanoidEmuCivil/Mechanical - Cryogenic Storage 1 point2 points ago

If possible, try to tailor the letter to a specific department(s) that you are most interested in. This might require a bit more knowledge of the company than they put on their website, though. But that will at least show the company you have an idea of what you're interested in and not just blindly applying everywhere.

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