I get a ton of unsolicited emails asking for a job. They’re always from very qualified people, I just can’t hire everybody.

I happened to mention this to, of all people, my mother (a retired librarian who helps out now at my business) and she said I should answer every email even if I’m not interested because it’s the professional thing to do.

Do you agree?

  • Mex5150@alien.topBEnglish
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    10 months ago

    Most of the ones I get are generic mass mailshots (many even have loads of other addresses in the CC field LOL), I just mark them as spam and don’t worry any further. If however they have taken the time to send a personalised request that specifically references things to show they have put some effort in, I have no issue responding, sometimes that will be a polite thanks but no thanks, other times it may be drop in for a chat.