Dear Candidate
As all intelligent people should, I have an updated resume always on the internet. Today, I received an email for a job interview.
Corey Smith is the Vice President of Innovation at Fisher’s Document Systems where he maintains a blog on business and technology.
Subject: Position Available Dear Candidate, We currently have a position open for an Insurance/Financial Agent with Farmers Insurance and I feel that you would be a great match. Please contact me via email if you would be interested in scheduling an interview to discuss the potential of owning and operating your own insurance agency with Farmers Insurance. To find out more about Farmers Insurance Group, check out www.farmersagent.com/mklauss. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you soon!Here is my response:
Subject: RE: Position Available Dear Hiring Manager, I am curious how you feel that I would be a perfect match for your organization since my resume clearly indicates that I would like to lead a high-tech organization and that my career over the last 15 years has had absolutely nothing to do with insurance. I would not be interested in selling insurance as my education and experience do not fit that as a career choice. Sincerely, CandidateWhen you are looking to fill a position, it is probably a good idea to at least read the resume of the individual before you offer to schedule an interview.... just a thought.
Corey Smith is the Vice President of Innovation at Fisher’s Document Systems where he maintains a blog on business and technology.
Corey Smith is the president of Tribute Media a web development firm providing high performing, industry specific websites. He is a businessman, writer, technology fanatic, graphic designer and web developer. His greatest passion is teaching, consulting and speaking.
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