How to Ask If a Company is Hiring

It is a good idea to gather some relevant information about a particular's company's current hiring needs, whether it is from newspaper advertisement, online postings or a simple referral from an employee. However, not all companies post their hiring needs on these media of communication. In fact, medium-sized companies don't do it at all; so, you will need to ask. But how are going to ask if they have openings or not?

Make a choice of which company you want to be a part of. If there is a company you have been eying for quite sometime, do a research about its struggles as well as its potential for growth. Media coverage, online searches and industry-specific networking may reveal a lot about the strengths and needs of a particular company.

Gather the names of the Manager and the Important persons in the company. It may be an extra mile for your struggle to simply ask for an opening. However, knowing the names of people who are significant to the company would bring ease and confidence.

Find out the direct number of the person in charge or the Human Resource. This is one thing you should make sure of. Never let the chance pass by you just because you have not gotten the correct number. More often, if there is a posting advertisements, the number is given; copy that number and be sure to call that number.

Organize your calling plan. Organize your ideas to be concise and direct to the point. You don't have to let the in charge think you are just wasting his/her time by asking irrelevant questions.

Be professional when calling. When you call, you must open it with a greeting. A "Good day," "Good morning," or "Good afternoon" is enough. Introduce yourself on the onset of the call.

Have a pleasant and positive tone of voice. Do not be rude when you are on the phone and never leave an impression of you having an unlikely attitude; those things will certainly turn you down. Instead, be friendly and pleasant.

Here is an example how you will ask if the company is hiring: "I know from reading the article of New York Times that Mr. Jacobs is leading the expansion to the West Coast. While his hiring plans might not yet be firm, I wanted the opportunity to connect with him about a possible work since I have extensive experience and success in this area. When would be the most convenient time for me to speak with him? Or, would it be better for me to send an e-mail with the details of my interests and experience? I am sure he would be grateful and thank you for this lead."