Matthew Pastorius applied for a senior manager position but received an automated rejection shortly after. Instead of accepting the denial, he reached out to LinkedIn connections for the hiring manager's contact information. After receiving a referral, he sent an email clarifying his interest in the role and reaffirmed his qualifications. His proactive approach underscores that showing determination and passion can sometimes sway hiring decisions, leading to unexpected job offers.
I saw the job posting, and was like, 'Oh my God. This is the perfect role for me based on my experience and my interests.' I was infatuated with the company from the jump.
Not taking the 'no'. I thought, I'm not going to take 'no' for an answer because I feel so passionate about this opportunity and so confident that this is a fit.
Essentially, I said, 'I got your contact information from this person. I'm just reaching out to introduce myself. I applied for the senior manager of brand partnerships role.'
The person who helped me showed a 'graciousness' that job seekers don't always get.
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