Remember to address your letter to a specific person if at all possible. This would usually either be the personnel director, the recruiter, or the person who would be your direct supervisor. After an elapsed time of a week to ten days, follow up your letter with a telephone call. Speak to the person to whom you directed the letter to make sure they received your resume and ask for an interview. Be persistent but tactful.
Sincere enthusiasm does pay off.
Follow Up One of the simplest and most ignored rules of getting ahead is to thank people for their help and interest. Always follow up by letter or telephone any contacts you make. Send thank you letters after every interview. Keep those helping you informed about the status of your job search. Follow through with any information you are asked to provide.