Where to send CV updates

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if no contact info is given?

Where to send CV updates

another_job_seeker 07 Jan 2017 21:05

Hi all,

When updating a SC about a new publication, what is the best thing to do when there is no contact person listed for questions about the job? I've checked the job ad, the confirmation e-mail I got when I applied, and the Department website. I've read in other threads to call the department secretary but I don't see contact information for one of those either. The "Contact Us" part of the Department's website lists the phone number and e-mail of the Department Chair. Should I just direct my e-mail to him?

Any advice appreciated! I am worried that if I send it to the wrong place that person won't bother to get it where it needs to go.

Re: Where to send CV updates

DocJ 11 Jan 2017 14:12

If no contact information is provided, a department chair makes sense if there are no administrative assistants listed. This, by the way, is not uncommon for smaller institutions where an administrative assistant might be shared across many departments. A good chair will want their search to succeed, so will have no issue forwarding important updated information. The key here is to not send unwarranted updates. I'd send updates only for 1) a journal article that has been accepted for publication or 2) an external grant award going through. Good luck on the search!

Re: Where to send CV updates

another_job_seeker 11 Jan 2017 16:50

Thanks DocJ! That all makes a lot of sense.