Instead of going after the job, you will be going after the employer. Only the job seeker who is willing to gain control over the process and manage his or her own job search campaign will be able to tap into this market. The only people that the employers in this market want to talk to are insiders. Your job is to become an insider. Career Services at the University of Alabama at Birmingham All Rights Reserved Developed and Maintained by Karen Placke Spelling errors on a job application or resume can knock you out of the running for a job.
Most employers still prefer a mailed resume on good quality resume paper to e-mailed resumes.
You should always research an organization before applying for a position. You should not discuss salary until the employer has extended an offer to you. An interview should be followed up with a thank you note within no more than 24 hours after the interview.