Ask for the name of the manager or executive in charge of the department where you want to work. Be honest about your abilities. Do not attempt to create contacts for a job for which you are not qualified. If your are an accountant who aspires to be chief financial officer but lacks the proper background, you will waste your time and your contact's and risk alienating someone who may have another real position for you. At the same time, you should take care not to underestimate your capabilities.
More people sell themselves short than overestimate.
Deal from your areas of strengths, where your are experienced and competent. When you call a contact, do everything in your power to arrange a meeting in person. A phone call is far less effective. Caller-Times Publishing Co. A Scripps Howard newspaper. All Rights Reserved.