Learn From Your Experiences Even though you're going to target your search to the three companies for which you would most like to work, don't exclude any acceptable alternatives. Make up your mind that if one of those three companies doesn't hire you, you'll use your experiences in applying at those companies to enhance your marketability and to obtain leads to similar jobs with other companies. Facts You Should Know Always apply for a specific position. Lack of qualifications is not as negative as a bad presentation of one's self. Appearances and how you present yourself is the second most important factor in getting hired.
Timing is a critical factor.
Mailing out a number of resumes with cover letters blindly to companies that are not advertising positions, is a waste of time and money. Most companies file them away and never refer to them again. There's a thin line between enthusiasm and being overbearing. Smile, be friendly and be polite to everyone with whom you come in contact. Frequently, well-qualified people don't get the job because of the way they treated the receptionist.