Not related to the original question (I agree with the above answer) but in my experience HR departments/managers are more likely to read a CV not sent by the u

Not related to the original question (I agree with the above answer) but in my experience HR departments/managers are more likely to read a CV not sent by the usual channels. The easiest way to bypass it is simply sending an email. The most efficient - leave it in person. Don't know why, but from (limited) anecdotal evidence seems to work.