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Get your resume noticed!
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Have a resume that is results-focused and does not just list job descriptions.
When using job boards to list your resume, change a few words and re-post it to the job board(s) everyday so you can be up top.
Be sure you include a cover letter when there is a person you will be sending your resume to, unless they tell you it is not necessary.
Call and get a name so when you send a cover letter it goes to a specific person, never “To Whom it May Concern.” It will also help when you call to follow up.
Always confirm that your resume was received when you submit a resume to a company or person. It is a great reason to make contact and can make a huge difference.
Get a business card when you go in for the interview so that you have the information of the person you spoke with. It makes sending the thank you letter a lot easier.
After an interview, be sure that you handwrite or e-mail a personalized thank you letter that expresses your interest and qualifications for the position you are interviewing.
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By NeedHelp!
February 21, 2007 4:19 PM | Link to this
I have been searching for employment in the Atlanta area for over a year, using all the job boards and internet work available.
Something is not right. I believe it is a numbers game. Companies just measure the efforts of applicants against their postings. This is unreal. I read and apply all the tips and I am still under employed. It is said the best way to get a job is to have one. The only people I see being hired are those that already know somebody.
Resume posting and on-line searching is a farce (for me).