The problem is that for large oilfield services companies, the receptionist (or the person from HR department) refuses to reveal the name and the direct telephone extension of the person-in-charge. This incident tends to occur, even though I tend to be very polite during the telephone conservation.

When I probed for reason, the receptionist just says that it is company policy not to provide such information. I guess that the company is trying to avoid dealing with overzealous job applicants who keep on calling every day to ask about application status. I myself will call at most on a weekly basis.

So, the receptionist refuses to reveal the name of the person-in-charge, what should I do?