Handwritten, feedback and specific

Two good points from this article:

the follow up note after the interview ought to be handwritten.

if you don't get the job, ask the interviewer for feedback (the worse they can say is no and you've already experienced that)

Someone else complains they've applied to "so many places" without result. Yeah, guy, it's a dead strategy.

Salespeople are told if you make a certain number of calls, you'll get a predictable number of responses. Knowing 1 out of 10 customers buys encourages you to keep at it.

But presumably the salesperson is going after targeted prospects. The potential customer has a need the salesperson could fill.

Job hunting today has to be targeted too. Carpet bombing every available employer may mean you're not taking the time to develop the relationships with (and learn about) specific employers.

Looking for work today is not a blind date. You need to know A LOT about the company BEFORE you apply.


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