Great method when used in conjunction with networking. In-Person Visit Strategy Visit many companies. Ask to see person in specific department. Submit resume and application, if possible. Tools Business attire Company address list Resumes Pros Resume and application are on file with the company.
Cons Requires a great deal of time to make a relatively small number of contacts.
Tools List of contacts Resumes Business attire Pros May learn of unadvertised openings. May result in a courtesy interview. Often results in a closer match of your interests to a job. A contact in itself is not enough to get you a job. You may exhaust all leads without landing a job.