"Let me know if your company is hiring"

baseball1988

Why do people ask: "Let me know if your company is hiring"?

Some of my friends or classmates already know where I work. If the company is hiring...then just look at the careers section and apply.

Is that question basically asking "Please help me get a job and refer me to your company?". Recently, I went on MSN to catch up with people (it's been years). After a couple lines into our conversation, it jump to the question "Let me know if your company is hiring?".

What is your thought? Anyone asked you that question?

I finished University a couple years ago and I experienced difficult times during recession (2008-2009). I was unemployed upon graduation for 5 months. Worked for 5 months. I was unemployed again for 6-7 months again. Worked for 2 years. Then found another job on my own. Basically, I got myself out of the "recent grad' category after going through hell. Nobody helped me when I was dying for a job. Close family relatives/cousins didn't help. Only 1 buddy out of hundreds helped me to land my first gig. After that, I can land a job using my own abilities.

People are weird sometimes. I remember I landed a shitty job upon graduation. My classmate guy landed a pretty good job at one point. I applied to his company WITHOUT having him as the referral (even though he knew I applied and got the interview)...I did not get the job afterall. After a couple years down the road, I landed a better position and the same classmate guy is now treating me more friendly...so I can help him out someday...

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NetworkVeteran

so he picked a fight one day but I kept it professional and walked away. He is almost twice my age, I would have busted his nose and probably lose my job!

That's extreme. I've never met anyone on any of my teams who picked a fist fight.

WiseWun wrote: »

That's what I thought as well but don't you believe in second chance and that people can change?

Absolutely! But your question was, should you endorse him? I wouldn't. If he changed for the better, then leave it to his more recent co-workers speak favorably of him. Leave it to his hiring manager to decide if a few years of good references is enough.

NotHackingYou

WiseWun wrote: »

That's what I thought as well but don't you believe in second chance and that people can change? A few years ago, there was this employee who disliked me because of my talent and what I was paid (he knew the accountant) so he picked a fight one day but I kept it professional and walked away. He is almost twice my age, I would have busted his nose and probably lose my job!

After 2 years or so, he sent me a request on LinkedIn. I hesitated for a few days but ended up accepting his request. We don't talk but I think he knows what he did was wrong. I sometimes forgive others for their ignorance, hope it doesn't bite me in the rear.

Are people really getting into fist fights at work?

Zartanasaurus

CarlSaiyed wrote: »

Are people really getting into fist fights at work?

If someone dares to step on my sneakers, it's on.

RTmarc

Zartanasaurus wrote: »

If someone dares to step on my sneakers, it's on.

Lord, help anyone who steals the pen off my desk!

Aldur

or my red stapler !!

WiseWun

Them comments made me laugh. I hope your kidding about someone stepping on your sneakers. I usually don't argue with coworkers let alone get into a fight but if someone was to hurt me, I'll make sure I'm not the one that's on the ground.