Most positions are filled through networking and referrals

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An ATS is an automated software that scans resumes for relevancy and it’s important your resume is optimized for these scans as they reject nearly 75% of resumes.

Zipjob offers a free resume review where you can see the results of an actual ATS scan.

You of course also want to add in any relevant experience,interests and activities which we’ll discuss later on.



Send a Cover Letter

In many ways your summary and cover letter will be similar. Don’t copy it word for albania phone number resource word but mention some of your skills, qualifications, education etc. You also want to ensure you show the hiring manager a strong desire to work for the company specifically. Mention the name of the company in the cover letter and a passion for whatever industry you’re targeting.


Network

This is the single best way to land a job today. Reach out to your network and see if anyone can refer to to a position in their company.

Remember how vast your network is as the person you contact knows other people who may be able to assist you. Reaching out to a handful of people could really mean you're reaching out to hundreds of people who can potentially refer you.


Utilize Resources

Job seekers often overlook key resources when it comes to finding a job.

One of them being networking as discussed above, but here are some other great resources to utilize:

- School Career Center
- Job Fairs
- Employment Agencies

Many schools have direct relationships with employers looking to hire recent grads. You should also check local career fairs you can attend. Lastly, finding an employment agency to assist you in landing a position could be a great option.