UPDATE-- "Put myself out there"

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UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 4, 2016 19:10:29 GMT -5 y4m, mbcdefg, and 45 more like this

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Post by daisyn on Apr 4, 2016 19:10:29 GMT -5

Update: The CEO replied to my message on linked in... He said we'll be in touch very soon!
Then I got an auto generated email saying "We'd like to hear more about your skills, please complete this form or questionnaire". (Didn't have chance to look at it yet!
YAY!!!!!

Going to say it that way instead of saying I "leaned in" lol
so...I applied to an amazing position yesterday that was posted on Linked In. I'm pretty much perfect for it line by line. It even said they were looking for the "insert funny but favorable position nickname here" which is actually what my co-worker has nicknamed me. And the culture sounded really fun (I work for an old school corporation). I wrote a kick ass cover letter and nailed the questionnaire included.

but... I know first hand on the hiring side how resumes get "lost" through online application processes.

So I decided to request a connection with the job poster/hiring manager who also happened to be the company CEO and HE ACCEPTED

and I sent him a quick note with just a couple of lines and asked if he wanted to chat!

YAY me!!!

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compassrose Senior Member Posts: 7,321 Likes: 6,198	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 4, 2016 19:56:20 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App daisyn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by compassrose on Apr 4, 2016 19:56:20 GMT -5 Go you!!! This is fantastic! I hope it works out!!
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sunshineluv Elder Posts: 13,429 Likes: 13,961	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 4, 2016 20:39:10 GMT -5 via mobile daisyn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sunshineluv on Apr 4, 2016 20:39:10 GMT -5 Yay you! Good luck!
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daisyn Full Member Posts: 1,150 Likes: 1,563	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 4, 2016 22:44:19 GMT -5 RockNVoll likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daisyn on Apr 4, 2016 22:44:19 GMT -5 Thanks, normally not a huge deal but I'm not connected to a whole lotta CEOs! Haha maybe 2 out of 700 contacts on linked in so I'm proud of myself. It was a what do I have to lose moment
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UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 4, 2016 22:51:38 GMT -5 daisyn likes this

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Apr 4, 2016 22:44:19 GMT -5 daisyn said:

Thanks, normally not a huge deal but I'm not connected to a whole lotta CEOs! Haha maybe 2 out of 700 contacts on linked in so I'm proud of myself. It was a what do I have to lose moment

There is nothing to lose and it shows resourcefulness and leadership in my opinion. Go you!

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pumpkin Senior Member Posts: 7,733 Likes: 3,015	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 5, 2016 5:29:35 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App daisyn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by pumpkin on Apr 5, 2016 5:29:35 GMT -5 Good luck!
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protozoa Full Member Posts: 2,094 Likes: 587	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 5, 2016 8:17:09 GMT -5 daisyn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by protozoa on Apr 5, 2016 8:17:09 GMT -5 Nice job!!!!
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UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 5, 2016 20:29:15 GMT -5 explorer2001, chpmnk1015, and 1 more like this

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Post by daisyn on Apr 5, 2016 20:29:15 GMT -5

Apr 5, 2016 10:56:36 GMT -5 @lauralynne said:

Just reading this make my own chest tighten up...go you!!!

Lol I know, right?
At this point I don't even care if I hear back from him. I'm just glad I went for it, didn't over analyze what to say or put it off and put it off

you miss 100% of the swings you don't take and all that

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daisyn Full Member Posts: 1,150 Likes: 1,563	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 8, 2016 11:47:54 GMT -5 sfy likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daisyn on Apr 8, 2016 11:47:54 GMT -5 Updated in OP
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laurensmomma Elder Posts: 10,149 Likes: 11,643	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 8, 2016 11:50:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by laurensmomma on Apr 8, 2016 11:50:05 GMT -5 Go you!!!
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explorer2001 Senior Member Posts: 5,135 Likes: 3,474	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 8, 2016 11:50:40 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by explorer2001 on Apr 8, 2016 11:50:40 GMT -5 Good work! You're inspirational.
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daisyn Full Member Posts: 1,150 Likes: 1,563	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 8, 2016 11:59:05 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daisyn on Apr 8, 2016 11:59:05 GMT -5 Apr 8, 2016 11:50:40 GMT -5 explorer2001 said: Good work! You're inspirational. Aww thank you that's very sweet of you to say!
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konapoppy Moderator Posts: 8,858 Likes: 13,960	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 8, 2016 12:37:14 GMT -5 daisyn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by konapoppy on Apr 8, 2016 12:37:14 GMT -5 Awesome update!
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cilantro Full Member Posts: 3,423 Likes: 2,885	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 8, 2016 13:13:00 GMT -5 daisyn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by cilantro on Apr 8, 2016 13:13:00 GMT -5 Excellent job!
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orangeblossom Elder Posts: 17,740 Likes: 17,737	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 8, 2016 17:50:14 GMT -5 daisyn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by orangeblossom on Apr 8, 2016 17:50:14 GMT -5 Great update!
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compassrose Senior Member Posts: 7,321 Likes: 6,198	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 8, 2016 20:19:47 GMT -5 via the ProBoards App daisyn likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by compassrose on Apr 8, 2016 20:19:47 GMT -5 That's great! I am totally overinvested in your job hunt.
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daisyn Full Member Posts: 1,150 Likes: 1,563	UPDATE-- "Put myself out there" Apr 9, 2016 13:10:00 GMT -5 explorer2001 and bostonmichelle like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by daisyn on Apr 9, 2016 13:10:00 GMT -5 Did follow up questions. Pretty easy stuff, I think I rocked it. Will keep y'all updated!
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UPDATE-- "Put myself out there"

Post by daisyn on Apr 4, 2016 19:10:29 GMT -5

Post by compassrose on Apr 4, 2016 19:56:20 GMT -5

Post by sunshineluv on Apr 4, 2016 20:39:10 GMT -5

Post by daisyn on Apr 4, 2016 22:44:19 GMT -5

Post by daisypaloma on Apr 4, 2016 22:51:38 GMT -5

Post by pumpkin on Apr 5, 2016 5:29:35 GMT -5

Post by protozoa on Apr 5, 2016 8:17:09 GMT -5

Post by daisyn on Apr 5, 2016 20:29:15 GMT -5

Post by daisyn on Apr 8, 2016 11:47:54 GMT -5

Post by laurensmomma on Apr 8, 2016 11:50:05 GMT -5

Post by explorer2001 on Apr 8, 2016 11:50:40 GMT -5

Post by daisyn on Apr 8, 2016 11:59:05 GMT -5

Post by konapoppy on Apr 8, 2016 12:37:14 GMT -5

Post by cilantro on Apr 8, 2016 13:13:00 GMT -5

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Post by daisyn on Apr 9, 2016 13:10:00 GMT -5