I have a company in mind that I would like to work for.

Jennifer DeBeneditto

November 6,2023 at 3:24PM UTC

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I have a company in mind that I would like to work for. It is an insurance company in the city where I live. I almost 30 years of Insurance company operations experience and 10 years of banking back office operations experience and believe I would be a good fit and an asset to the company. I applied for a couple jobs and did not hear back. Someone I know who used to be a manager there gave me the email contact information for recruiter there and I sent in an application that way. The person who gave me the contact info said that "things are weird with the hiring process and it's all about not getting sued" Any ideas what that could mean? Would they not hire me because I dont have the degree? Also, I have found another job to apply for. Should I use the contact, or keep plugging through their website. I didn't know if it would annoying to the person.

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AnonymousNovember 6,2023 at 3:36PM UTC
Ask the person if they have an "Employee Referral Program." That could be your way in, especially if she has inside connections. As for the "not get sued" remark, it generally is why recruiters "ghost" rather than give a legitimate reason why you weren't considered. How hard is it to say, "Thank you for considering XYZ Company. Unfortunately, we have chosen a different candidate for the role"? I get them all the time. Most of them probably spit out by bots. It would likely be a red flag for me, though.
AnonymousNovember 6,2023 at 3:44PM UTC
Use whatever means you have if you are convinced this is the company you want to work for. Write down for yourself why you want to work for them and if you are still convinced this is where your career will flourish, then go for it
AnonymousNovember 6,2023 at 4:44PM UTC
So sounds like your contact is not actually with that company anymore. Do you know why? Now with that said, rather than giving you the recruiter's contact info, what they should have done was sent an introductory email including you both.
Could they pass on you because no degree? Are the positions you are applying for require a degree? Yes, experience will trump a degree in many situations but in a very competitive market right now, it may be a deciding factor.
Also, keep in mind (I hate to even say this) that ageism is very much alive and real. You have a total of 40+ years experience. Is all of this included on your resume? If yes, you may want to consider revising your resume.
If you are in need a job, I hope that you are expanding your search beyond this company because at this point, I would have given up thinking that they just aren't interested in talking with you.
AnonymousNovember 6,2023 at 5:39PM UTC
Most company's don't like it if you apply to more than one or possibly two positions PER YEAR. You'd have to call or find out from them what their rule is. Good luck.
Jennifer DeBenedittoNovember 6,2023 at 10:39PM UTC
I took a Linked in class where they said you should pick a target company that you would like to work for. Two positions a year makes that seem impossible. I will see if I can find out. If its true then I ave made my 2 already.
Jennifer DeBenedittoNovember 6,2023 at 10:37PM UTC
He retired early and moved out of state.
Joan Williams, Senior Talent Acquisition SpecialistNovember 7,2023 at 7:10AM UTC
Apply and then send the recruiter an email following up.
Does the position you're apply for require a degree? If so, then they most likely cannot hire you for that position.
Are you sure the person you reached out to still works there?
Also, no one should know you have 40 years of experience by looking at your resume.