Calling when ad says "no calls please"

[ogre]

So what's the deal on that? If you have sent in your resume and clips, is it OK a week later to call and ask the editor if the package arrived safe and sound?

 

[Cadet]

I would say no, but then I've never placed an ad like that. You should have sent your stuff return receipt at the very least...

 

[joe king]

Ever heard of e-mail? This is why Al Gore invented the Internet.

 

[2muchcoffeeman]

So what's the deal on that? If you have sent in your resume and clips, is it OK a week later to call and ask the editor if the package arrived safe and sound?

No.

 

[expendable]

Nope. If the ad says "no calls" chances are it means no calls. Just like that "no pets" thing when you go look for rentals.

 

[spaceman]

what part of "no" don't you understand?

 

[Cosmo]

Ogre, when I was in a position to hire, I put "no calls, please" on the job ads because I didn't want to be bombarded with 100 calls from people asking if their stuff got to me when I had other things to worry about, like fighting about my travel budget or putting the section together.

Drop a quick e-mail. The SE can get back to you at his convenience. Nothing worse than calling an SE catching him at a really, really bad time, especially when it says "no calls" on the ad. In fact, you very well could knock yourself out of the running because you don't know how to follow directions.

 

[Mizzougrad96]

One word... email...

 

[playthrough]

I'm happy when the ad says "no calls". So much easier and less awkward.

 

[shotglass]

Receiving a call when the ad says "no calls" would indicate to me that the applicant has problems following directions.

 

[DyePack]

Sounds to me like it's just a suggestion or a request.

If you have a really important question like that one, you should call.

 

[hpdrifter]

what part of "no" don't you understand?

No means no, unless, you know, she's into that (only with her consent, of course).

 

[dixiehack]

The tag on my hairdryer says I shouldn't use it in the bathtub. Do you think I should dry my hair while showering?

 

[MU_was_not_so_hard]

Ogre, 99.99 percent of the time, the hiring editor is not as excited to talk to you as you are to talk to him. A phone call could annoy him.
Shoot him the email and cross your fingers.

 

[RedCanuck]

Generally, I'd have to say if the editor puts "no calls," I'd guess he or she may mean it. On the other hand, I've known a few editors who put that just to see which reporters have the audacity to actually call — like a test to see if they can cold call people. Guess it's your call, but I tend to stick with the side of not calling.

 

[Smasher_Sloan]

Ah, they're kidding about that "no calls" stuff. It's reverse psychology. They figure if you don't call, you're not the aggressive person they want for the job. So call. Often. Even better, show up and plan to spend the day in the office, getting acquainted with the people who are certain to be your co-workers. Stop at 7-Eleven on the way to the office and pick up some snacks and a Big Gulp. Maybe a copy of Leg Show, too.

 

[Chad Conant]

If I'm hiring and put "no calls" in the ad and someone called, I'd figure they didn't know how to read. That is, well, kinda important in this profession. I'd take their stuff and drop it in the trash.

 

[Idaho]

I echo most everyone on this thread. If I got a call from a no-call ad, I'd ask the name, write it down and then find that resume to make sure 'I got it.'

 

[ogre]

Good to know. Guess I should apply for foodstamps soon.

 

[DyePack]

Good to know. Guess I should apply for foodstamps soon.

Ogre,

If they don't like you, ****em. So you called. Big whoop-de-doo.