Advice for applying for a job (that is not advertised for)
Date: 12/01/06
(WebDesign) Keywords: web
I was checking out the university jobbank and came across a listing for a receptionist position (which I am NOT interested in) for a CPA firm, but noticed that even though they have a company.com web site name, their web site is not yet developed. I'd like to submit my resume to see if they might be interested in hiring me to design their web site, even though the job listing is for a receptionist. For all I know, they may have someone to design their web site, but I'd still like to try to submit my resume and see if they might be interested.
Is this even appropriate? How do I word this paragraph in my cover letter in a professional way?
"Upon reviewing the (Name of University) Jobbank, I noticed the job listing for a Receptionist position, but also noticed that the www.nameofcompany.com web site is not yet developed. If you do not currently have someone in line to develop your company web site, I would like to apply for the position and I am available to meet with you at your earliest convenience to discuss this possible opportunity, my qualifications, and my portfolio with you."
Thoughts? Suggestions?
I'm just not sure this is even appropriate considering their job listing is for something entirely different.
Source: http://community.livejournal.com/webdesign/1191315.html