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[weflyhigh]

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[Gothgar]

Yes, you should email her. Its not what you know its who you know.

Just mention the conversation and that you would appreciate anything that she does.

 

[MrCodeDude]

Yes, you should email her. Its not what you know its who you know.

Just mention the conversation and that you would appreciate anything that she does.

This. She's family now, so you don't need to be exceptionally formal with the email.

Like Gothgar suggested, say that you're interested in any open investment analysis position at Vanguard and that you would appreciate anything that she does.

 

[Soccerman06]

Can you get me any special deals with Vanguard? my 401k is through them

 

[BrokenVisage]

no no no, she works for Van Guard, they go around and look out for peoples vans. More power to you if that's the job you want!

 

[GT1999]

Sounds like an excellent opportunity if you ask me... I'd jump on it

 

[dank69]

Ask her if she's going to put you on the casting couch.

 

[Vdubchaos]

Sounds like an excellent opportunity if you ask me... I'd jump on it

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[manimal]

Best way to get hired is through known channels. Be very happy to have a IN somewhere.


I had 3 job openings this last month and I got a total of 500 applications for a minimum wage shop job.

dont waste opportunities like this.


Spend as much time researching the company an their last two years so you can speak to their business. Knowing specific metrics will help.

 

[unokitty]

Its your decision, but I would definitely send her a resume.

I would just remove the "objective" part of my resume and send it to her. In your email, you could ask her for feedback concerning your resume.

In particular, you could ask her if there is a particular job title that you should be applying for...

Networking is just making sure that everyone you know is aware that you are looking for a job. And hopefully, they make everyone that they know aware as well.

Best of luck,
Uno

 

[CLite]

Create a formal coverletter along with the resume. The coverletter will benefit you when the people who are doing the actual hiring come upon her forwarded email.

In all likelihood she will just forward your email so be friendly but well written in the body of the email itself.

 

[xochi]

I have an IRA with Vanguard and i think they are a great company. I've never had an issue when dealing with them.

 

[Farang]

Yes, you should email her. Its not what you know its who you know.

Just mention the conversation and that you would appreciate anything that she does.

Agreed. Don't be too specific about what you want, for all you know you could say you want XYZ so whoever she passes the resume along to will not move forward with talking to you about ZYX. It's ok to mention to her, but make sure she knows you're open to anything

 

[alkemyst]

Email her and demand she let you know the results of getting you a C-level gig by the following week.

 

[Exterous]

Create a formal coverletter along with the resume. The coverletter will benefit you when the people who are doing the actual hiring come upon her forwarded email.

In all likelihood she will just forward your email so be friendly but well written in the body of the email itself.

I would maybe ask first if there any particular job position - it would make writing a cover letter much easier

I have an IRA with Vanguard and i think they are a great company. I've never had an issue when dealing with them.

I love their extended hours and how anyone you reach can help you out with pretty much any account moves/changes you need to do.

 

[Exterous]

Oh and definitely send your resume. Networking is very important

 

[Destiny]

My advice is be formal and treat it like a serious job prospect... similar to other resumes you been sending out to investment/finance firms... just because she is technically family - you still have to make a serious good impression. Don't be sending her a half-ass resume or incomplete resume and asking for her advice (you do this in person on family outtings but not to her business e-mail)... Business is Business... the only difference is you have an "insider" that is recommending you... And if you do get the job - your pressure to perform will be even greater because your Aunt's name is on the line for recommending you... ^_^

 

[rudder]

Sounds like an excellent opportunity if you ask me... I'd jump on it

Need to see pics of new aunt first.

 

[jagec]

Sounds like an excellent opportunity if you ask me... I'd jump on it

Absolutely! He should also take advantage of the offer to forward his resume.

 

[Destiny]

Either way... sounds like your uncle got a winnner! :awe::thumbsup:

Now pics of your aunt please! :biggrin:

 

[CountZero]

Send your resume.

If you are open to anything say so. If you have a preference say so. If you only want specific whatever (location, position) say so.

I don't say that because you should be picky but if you are picky you don't want to find yourself in the position of her pulling strings to get you an interview that you don't really want.

 

[Blieb]

I think working for Vanguard would be a fantastic opportunity.

Do you know about http://www.bogleheads.org? Check it out.

My own impression is that by starting with them, you would avoid all the bullshit that is regular finance.

 

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[highland145]

I'm sitting here trying to write the email and having trouble starting - everything I write ends up sounding awkward

Call her then?

 

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