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Honestly it would probably just end up in the trash. Most companies have a process nowadays that doesn't even have a way to deal with mailed in resumes.
Would that seem too pushy or desperate or would it seem like you're confident and willing to go that extra mile?
It would be completely unnecessary and meaningless for corporations that use keyword serach to vet electronic resumes. If you are applying to smaller companies, it might work.
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I think it might be worth a shot if you sent the resume directly to the manager you'd be working with (and not HR), especially if you did a little research to find that information.
I place a high value on computer literacy, so a snail mail follow up would indicate to me that you are not comfortable with online processes. Depending on the position, I may not hire you because of this.
You guys have some good points and one of the career books I'm reading says it's a better idea to find out who your boss would be if you were hired and contact them directly to introduce yourself so they will know of you.
I was able to Google the name of the company I want to work for, the department, and the words 'supervisor' and 'manager' and think I've found the right person. How would you word such an e-mail?
I think you should send it snail mail and here's why. That abyss of online applications is a joke. Unless a recruiter or hiring manager picks up your resume shortly after you submit it, you are now just another number. Most companies these days want you to apply online so it's good that you did that. In this market you have to make yourself stand out in a positive way. How many people do you think are spending a dollar on stamps to mail in their resume and cover letter? Exactly. Here's the thing about a physical copy of your resume. They have to actually do something with it. It's on someone's desk. It's sorted and delivered by an actual person. It increases your chances of being noticed.
I don't think it will do any harm. What's the very worst that could happen? They throw it away? And what's the very best that could happen? You get a job...
well that's also a good point. I may both contact the bossman via e-mail or Linkedin and send a resume snail mail to HR.
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