Hello, I have an informational chat with the director of the Organizational Development and Learning department coming up.
I reached out to her and she was willing to chat about a current ODL specialist role they have posted. I did some name dropping, not sure if that helped but she did yes to a virtual coffee/chat. She did say that there was another role but they haven't posted it yet. I used to be a teacher but I'm currently in the finance sector. I did tell her I was looking to get back into the world of facilitation. Before my chat should send her my resume--or is this presumptuous? How do I plant positive seeds in my conversation about working in her department without being "too much"? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thank you!
I'm a division chief and am super busy right now. If I agreed to spend time talking to you, that means I already see potential. But if you have not sent her your resume, a little note a few days prior with your resume attached, would not hurt, and - if she wants to read it, she has it and can read at her leisure.
agree! frame it as "for your convenience". Saves time if they want to see it, shows you're considerate and thoughtful, and ppl love to click on a thing, so most likely it will get seen.
In business development there is a saying “focus on getting to the next meeting. “ And I find the job search is very similar. Your post sounds like you both work for the same company. So she knows you’ve already gone through vetting. I think she will be considering your fit with the team in this chat, what kind of reputation you have in the company and the kind of work you do, and your relationship with your manager. I agree with the breadcrumb comment, but I’m not sure your resume will be as important in an internal transfer. So I think I would wait. She is navigating political waters too. Find out if this is a fit first and don’t look too over-anxious.
I would wait until the end of your chat to see if she would be open to considering you for the position and could you send her your resume. That way she's not put on the spot even before your chat.
I would not send her your resume unless she asks - you might learn information on your call with her that would let you tailor the resume for specific positions if you want to.
ooh, also a good point!
Make this easy for the interviewer, she’s taking time out of her day to speak with you. Send her your resume or at a minimum your LinkedIn profile with a note that says something like: some background on me and my professional history / experience to facilitate the conversation. She’s crystal clear that you’re looking for a job, she knows your not after a friendship. Remove barriers and help her get to a place of yes. Do t breadcrumb her.
If it's an informational chat, I would not send her my resume unless she asked.
I'd make sure to have questions ready for the chat. During the chat if there is any interest, email your resume then. Once she confirms that she wants to look at it. Do not put the cart before the horse!