Re: Question about sending one's resume to companies

[Goober <techcommgoober -at- yahoo -dot- com>]

> > Then do research on the company and custom-tailor
> your
> > cover letter/email to suit their needs. Play up to
> > their own marketing hype, and type it up with a
> > smaile. ;)
> 
> Over the last month, I've been off and on searching
> for a replacement
> gig.
> 
> I've sent maybe 12 responses to job postings, though
> to be honest,
> haven't spent much time mapping the cover letter to
> the
> requirements...except for one that I sent out on the
> 18th of last
> month.
> 
> Guess which one was the only that called? Called
> yesterday asking me
> to come in for an interview next Wed.

Definitely works. Shows you're interested in them
beyond getting a job. I'm in the same boat as you, FWIW...

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