Some are born with special talents, while others have to work hard to achieve competence. But all of us should try to fine-tune our professional pitch. Everyone relies on it to land jobs, close big deals, and forge career pathways. Take a few minutes to consider these inevitable real-world encounters.
Most companies still use classifieds to recruit qualified talent.
To guarantee that your resume finds its way to the hiring manager's desk, you should know who you're talking to. If responding to a company executive, your cover letter and resume should be informative, charismatic, and specifically tailored to the target position. If responding to a personnel office, ease up on the personality. Focus on why your qualifications make you an ideal match. Don't send out a blind mass mailing of ad responses.