Just another in the “it’s so simple but need to be reminded of” category of postings.
It’s easy to either delete or just ignore those out of office email replies. But, make sure to take a quick look at each. MORE TIMES THAN NOT, there will be some juicy clues in them. Many times, it’s “I’m away until…but you can contact Name, Title, Phone, Email for any questions.” That’s not bad. You now have another lead into the company. But, it can get better.
Many times you only have an email that you sourced on-line or maybe even guessed, but you do not have a direct phone. You have a strong hunch that this person would be a great fit for some key searches. Well, go ahead! Email that person! Of course, do it right, and make it legitimate and of value to them. Many times you will not receive a response. Just like with calling, it’s numbers game and you will not always speak to that person.
But, the odds are good that you may get a response, or, if you do not, and the person is out of town or away, that you’ll get some good additional information about the person. For example, I did a highly targeted email last week from some sourced email addresses. One in particular I really wanted to speak to. I was fortune to have received an out of office reply that literally listed in the email signature all I needed to be able to pursue this person further. In particular, the full title, and his direct phone with extension, and the date he will be back.
So, it’s worth taking a second and checking any automatic out of office replies you receive to emails. They do not always contain gold, but many times they do. Make a habit of it!
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