Is this a good idea on a CV?

Question

I am sending lots of speculative emails to companies with CV attached, would it be a good idea to rename the file "CV- How I can add to your company" or something like that to make it stand out, or does it just sound arrogant? Any better suggestions?

I'm sending out hundreds of these things so yes small things like this do make a difference :)

Thanks in advance xx

Answer 1

OK, so you are not in any way targeting these eMails, just sending out what will in the majority be considered random-spam, and hope that a "trick" or two will get you a job?



I think you have to start with some basics:

- A great cold calling campaign would result in a pick-up/click through ratio of 2% to 3%

- Lets say they open your eMail, then the current average rate to telephone interview is below 1 in 30

- The average candidate needs 5 telephone interviews to get one physical job interview

- You'd be doing well to get one job offer per three physical job interviews



Hence, according to my calculations, you need to send at least 22,500 eMails to get one one job offer! Where are you going to find or buy 22,500 eMail address that all work?



Unless your target job is in eMail marketing, I suggest that any tactic will in the scheme of things be wasted time, as opposed to picking 50 target employers and doing better research on them. Getting the name of the hiring manager for your ideal job in that target company, and then writing to them. Then you could validly write "How I can add to your company" as opposed to trying to trick someone who you later expect to employ you.



Get real now about the practicalities of this scheme, and get employed quicker - Good Luck!

Answer 2

It definitely can't hurt. You might try some this way and some the other way and see if you get a better response with one than the other.

Personally, I think it is creative, innovative, and a good idea, but unfortunately, I am not in a position to hire you.

Good luck!

Answer 3

I strongly advise you NOT to do this by email. Not only will most of them not be read, but they will irritate the recipients no end.

I would also advise against anything "flash". Just stick to the facts, but try to present them in an interesting way. Use ordinary language, don't risk "clever" language whick may turn out to be wrong. Most important of all, be brief. No one wants to read an essay.

Answer 4

Get going my friend, your attempts will be noticed, if you send through the post, make sure you address it to a specific person, otherwise it may not be even opened. I admire you for putting so much into it, my best wishes to you, and good luck xx

Answer 5

You can pretty much do whatever you want, because these unsolicited emails will go directly into the trash folder. It is highly unlikely that your email will be read, let alone any attachments.



Sorry, to break it to you, but that's the truth of the matter. :(