Manage Your References
Came across some excellent advice on managing your professional references in the context of a job application.
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Came across some excellent advice on managing your professional references in the context of a job application.
In the 13 April 2009 issue of Fortune, an article titled "How to Get a Job" talks about creative means professionals have been using to find work. The anecdotes fall in 5 broad categories:
To #5, I would add the caveat that even with a fine-tuned resume, the odds are against you getting an interview if yours is one of 2000 on-line applications being processed. To up the odds, look for people you know or are connected to in the company who might be willing to foward your resume directly to the hiring manager.
For the entire article in Fortune, click here.