I have been amazed at how many corporate recruiters that I have talked to fear for their own jobs. If you can prove that you are a fit for their hot position, you can help the recruiter demonstrate his value to the organization. The number of e-mailed resumes being received by companies has skyrocketed. So has the number of resumes that are being ignored or overlooked. During boom times, there were an amazing number of resumes that companies never responded to.
People buy from people.
Try to actually talk to the recruiter and verbally match up your qualifications with the requirements of the position. Document this match in your e-mail and your cover letter, allowing the recruiter to easily just pass the packet on to the hiring manager with minimal work. See this month's Dear Rick . Share your opinions. Click here to view our privacy statement .