iamchristuffin Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Hi guys. Can anyone please tell me who the Warehouse Manager for Britannia Row is? Their website says Dee Miller (would) leave in February 2007, so I guess they haven't had time to update it. Thanks in advance Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Lawrance Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 020 8877 3949 (taken from there website) would be my first step to find the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamchristuffin Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 The reason I haven't asked Brit Row themselves, is that I know, as BR members have said many times, that knowing the name of the person you're looking to speak to beforehand is good, because it shows you've done your homework. Can anyone help me, or is everyone going to just assume I'm lazy and can't pick up a telephone?? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Si Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Well yes, but you could acknowledge the fact that you've BEEN on their website and noted that the guy you WERE going to speak to has now likely left and thus you don't know the name of the replacement person. That's what I would do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamchristuffin Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Their website says Dee Miller (would) leave in February 2007, so I guess they haven't had time to update it Isn't that what this sentence says?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peternewman Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 Well yes, but you could acknowledge the fact that you've BEEN on their websiteTheir website says Dee Miller (would) leave in February 2007, so I guess they haven't had time to update itIsn't that what this sentence says??I think Mr.Si is proposing you explain that to them when you phone them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervaka Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 why is phoning them and asking for the warehouse manager such a difficult task? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamchristuffin Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 why is phoning them and asking for the warehouse manager such a difficult task? The reason I haven't asked Brit Row themselves, is that I know, as BR members have said many times, that knowing the name of the person you're looking to speak to beforehand is good, because it shows you've done your homework. Does that answer your question?? EDIT: This isn't meant to be crabby, but it does look a bit like that! I'm going to phone anyway, but I think it's better if you know the name of the person you're speaking to! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ynot Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Yes Chris - it DOES sound crabby. However, knowing the name of who you want to speak to depends entirely upon WHY you wish to speak with them.Are you looking for a job?Are you looking for a supplier?Do you have something THEY want? To be honest, in any case, you're hardly going to give a bad impression by calling them to ask the switchboard the guy's name, if you explain your reasons for wanting it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamchristuffin Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 OK, I'll give them a call and ask them. I'll probably wait until after the Christmas/New Year break. I was just looking for a couple of weeks experience over the summer. Thanks anyway guys Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mervaka Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 one thing that employers do like are telephone skills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbsy Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Okay...moving this in a very lateral direction... Since the "phone call" is going to be asking about the possibility of a job, I suggest you don't do it by phone at all...send a letter. Every manager will be different, but I suspect there would be general agreement amongst those in a position to hire that the last thing you want in the middle of a busy day is an unsolicited phone call asking for work. It's far more considerate to send a letter...including a c.v....that can be dealt with at an appropriate time when the manager is in the mood to deal with applications. By all means phone the switchboard in advance to ask the name (and exact title) of the person to send the letter to. The fact that you've talked to the switchboard will never get back to the manager in question so counts as "doing your research". If you're really keen and you haven't had a response to your letter in two or three weeks, THEN make a quick call along the lines of "Hi. This is Chris Tuffin. I sent a letter applying for work a few weeks ago and just wanted to make sure you received it and see if you had any openings coming up". That at least makes sure the call can be quick and business like if the manager is busy...but leaves the door open for a longer chat if the time is right. Anyhow, that's my tuppence worth. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scjb Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Okay...moving this in a very lateral direction... ... Bob Hats off to the only constructive answer in this thread. Bravo Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamchristuffin Posted December 27, 2007 Author Share Posted December 27, 2007 OK, thanks very much for that Bob! That does make a lot of sense now you've said it. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallMike Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Maybe some Brit Row staff are on this forum.... definitely on UKSLC. Worth asking a few questions, then it will look like you've done your homework. Although they've probably read this post already and are waiting by the phone now... ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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