Appointment Attempt Questions form Prospective Boss

Instructions:

Develop answers in writing to each of the following possible responses from your target contacts @ companies. Then write and develop answers.


Yes, I got it.   Why did you send it?

No, I did not get it, BUT you need to call HR, not me. 

We threw away your advertising piece. Why did you send it to me?  

I make no decisions; I am just an interim manager or I am only the son/daughter/wife/etc of the owner.
 

I am not located at the home office, why to me?

You must submit a resume electronically. We accept no mail here.

Why didn’t you send me a resume?  

We only allow candidates to apply online.

Why did you send to me?  I am too busy to speak to you.

You don’t fit our profile.

From gatekeeper: Mr. Electric is too wired to talk to you now. I will transfer your call to HR.

Call back in 6-9 months.

Call back in 30 days.
 

We are not hiring now! In fact, we are in a downsizing mode.

Check on our site for the existing positions and apply accordingly.

We never hire people from the outside other than at lower levels.

All senior positions are filled internally.

I am new here; give me 3-6 months to get a feel for the job.

I am not the real decision maker here.

My job is ending this month; I will pass your paper to my successor.

How did you get my name?

I am not domiciled in ....................
 

This company entity is really a part of another company.

Our company just declared bankruptcy.

Our company was just recently acquired.

I am indeed looking for a new position as well.
 

What do you want from me?