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Subject:Re: Researching companies (was Testing) From:Karen Kay <karenk -at- NETCOM -dot- COM> Date:Fri, 10 Mar 1995 12:08:44 -0800
Melissa Hunter-Kilmer said:
> I recommend networking instead. They say that you can network your way to
> the President in, what was it, seven steps? Put out the word that you are
> interested in finding out about XYZ Company. Eventually -- and yes, it
> can take a while -- one of your contacts will say, "Oh, yeah, my husband's
> cousin used to work there. I'll give you her number." You'll get far
> better results this way.
I agree that the results are better--but my question is, how do you
get it all done in order to send out your letter by Monday!
