This is totally common sense but bear with me: job hunting is not a family affair, in the sense that your husband/wife/mom/dad should not apply for jobs on your behalf*.
Do not send emails to you spouse's potential employers. Do not contact that company by phone. Do not collect $200, do not pass go.
- Mom, if your lay-about son can't be bothered to apply for a job (seriously, it's like one click on Monster), there is no way I'll consider him when you submit his resume. Especially when you say things like "My son is really super talented, and handsome, and got good grades in school, etc." Duh. You would say that. Mom.
- Likewise, calling to ask questions about a job - the job you think is just perfect for your husband - I don't even know where to start.
- Email addresses are FREE and anyone can get their own. So why - oh why - are you applying through a family email address?
From my experience, it's mostly women who are guilty of this sort of meddling. I don't approve, but I get it. It's hard to see your loved ones struggling to find work, and it's not uncommon for women to feel like they need to take care of everyone - some just don't understand boundaries.
Of course, there are different rules for networking and using family members to connect you with opportunities. Another post for another day. For now - submit your own resume, make your own phone calls, use your own email address.
*This has happened several times this week...and it's only Wednesday!!!
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