do I call back my "employers..."

[Semidevil]

so last week, I sent about 5 or 6 letters and resumes to a few actuary firms. 2 came back saying the building no longer exists, and the rest, I got no reply yet. So I"m thinking of calling them tommorow to ask them about it..........you know, to show that I am willing and serious to get an internship w/ them. Hopefully, w/ my luck, they will want to talk to me.

First of all, do you guys think it is a good idea? no harm in trying right?
second of all, when I call them, what do I say? I dont know how to word it......

My plan is say "Hi, is the manager there? My name is Semidevil and I sent you a letter last week regarding an internship position. I was just calling to see if you guys are needing any interns for your company.........." or something along those lines..........(the last sentence sounds wierd actually).

what do you guys think?

 

[jagec]

It's always a good idea to call back and let them know you're still interested.

 

[cressida]

Call them back but usually if they are interested they would contact you within a week or so.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Take a shower, dress yourself presentably and go visit them in person. You get a oneup on everybody else applying for the position.

Do it, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

 

[Carbo]

Working for a living ain't everything it's cracked up to be. Marry rich. I understand Whoopi Goldberg is looking for a man these days.

 

[Semidevil]

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
Take a shower, dress yourself presentably and go visit them in person. You get a oneup on everybody else applying for the position.

Do it, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

well, the thing is that for all I know, this company is probably not even wanting interns. So I"m not really competing w/ anyone. All I did was take out a phonebook and started mailing letters.

If I go there and ask for a position that might not exist.....you know what I mean?


edit: nevermind..........I'm thinking about it right now and I think that it is better to go anyways right? it's either getting wierd looks from them or landing a nice internship..maybe I should just take a chance.

 

[HappyPuppy]

Originally posted by: Semidevil

Originally posted by: HappyPuppy
Take a shower, dress yourself presentably and go visit them in person. You get a oneup on everybody else applying for the position.

Do it, you have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

well, the thing is that for all I know, this company is probably not even wanting interns. So I"m not really competing w/ anyone. All I did was take out a phonebook and started mailing letters.

If I go there and ask for a position that might not exist.....you know what I mean?


edit: nevermind..........I'm thinking about it right now and I think that it is better to go anyways right? it's either getting wierd looks from them or landing a nice internship..maybe I should just take a chance.

You have nothing to lose. Show some initiative. It doesn't matter if they are advertising a job opening, you may walk in just when they need someone.