- Jan 21, 2005
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Due to the economy, my company is being re-absorbed by its parent company and several of our large customers are leaving.
My boss pulled me aside this afternoon to talk. During the discussion, he mentions that the CIO for our largest customer had mentioned me - he was curious if I would be willing to work for them instead. Because we are downsizing, a couple of people from my team will soon be laid off, probably within two months. My boss didn't flat out say that was the reason he was mentioning it, but he did imply it several times, ie: "Because of the merger, nobody is really sure what things will be like for our jobs in a few months", and, "I'm not referring you to him - he had mentioned you - I'm just someone with some insider knowledge that would like to see you doing well".
So, yeah, I'm about to get laid off. I guess it makes sense for them to help me transition out of the position so they don't have to deal with laying me off?
Anyway - I talked to the CIO from this other company today and he asked that I email him my resume tomorrow, and he will find a time for us to talk. Obviously, since I have worked with them for over a year now, I know exactly what their company needs. Do I address my summary paragraph directly towards that company, or do I leave it broad? I'm wondering the same thing for my objective - do I just flat out say I'm looking for _exactly_ what they have?
This is all a little different since I already know the people that who will be interviewing me, I guess I'm not really sure what to expect.
Cliffs:
About to get laid off
CIO from a customer company interested in me
Need to give him resume tomorrow and schedule meeting
Not sure how to address the resume
My boss pulled me aside this afternoon to talk. During the discussion, he mentions that the CIO for our largest customer had mentioned me - he was curious if I would be willing to work for them instead. Because we are downsizing, a couple of people from my team will soon be laid off, probably within two months. My boss didn't flat out say that was the reason he was mentioning it, but he did imply it several times, ie: "Because of the merger, nobody is really sure what things will be like for our jobs in a few months", and, "I'm not referring you to him - he had mentioned you - I'm just someone with some insider knowledge that would like to see you doing well".
So, yeah, I'm about to get laid off. I guess it makes sense for them to help me transition out of the position so they don't have to deal with laying me off?
Anyway - I talked to the CIO from this other company today and he asked that I email him my resume tomorrow, and he will find a time for us to talk. Obviously, since I have worked with them for over a year now, I know exactly what their company needs. Do I address my summary paragraph directly towards that company, or do I leave it broad? I'm wondering the same thing for my objective - do I just flat out say I'm looking for _exactly_ what they have?
This is all a little different since I already know the people that who will be interviewing me, I guess I'm not really sure what to expect.
Cliffs:
About to get laid off
CIO from a customer company interested in me
Need to give him resume tomorrow and schedule meeting
Not sure how to address the resume