Hiring authorities do not want to receive a cover letter or resume that was obviously mass mailed. Your cover letter as well as your resume should be customized to fit the opportunity and company you have targeted. Your career summary should be keyword rich to avoid being eliminated by automated systems.
Only target jobs that require your credentials and interests vs. applying to any and every lead you surface. It is best to target the individual who would be your bosses’ boss. You have much better chance of scheduling an interview when you get your resume in the hands of a hiring authority vs. the human resource department.
This does result in more interviews, but there is the additional challenge to track your job search activities. Track which version of your cover letter and resume you send to each particular employer. If you are applying online, send an additional resume through regular mail to the individual who would be your bosses’ boss.
This does result in more interviews, but there is the additional challenge to track your job search activities. Track which version of your cover letter and resume you send to each particular employer. If you are applying online, send an additional resume through regular mail to the individual who would be your bosses’ boss.
When applying to job boards and website postings, too often your resume seems to end up in a deep black hole. It is for this reason that a hard copy sent to an individual is a great backup plan.
Hope this helps.
John Fulcher, CSAM
