Well, this week I hit the dubious milestone of sending out my first 100 resumes as I continue to look for a job. Not just that, but also 100 resumes in a row without getting any kind of response aside from a form rejection notice. So… yay me? I’m honestly thinking I should go buy a cake to celebrate the moment. At least the sugar high will raise my spirits for a little while. Well, before I come crashing back into the realm of the unwashed, unemployed serfs.
At this point the formal submission process is designed to filter out applicants.
I think you need to find ways to get introduced to the hiring manager or have someone put your resume in the hiring manager's hands.
You should also consider remixing the skills and accomplishments you have in your "box of LEGOs" and exploring other possible careers that would leverage his talents and experience.
Best of luck, Matt! And hey, John! NegaGadget says hi.
At this point the formal submission process is designed to filter out applicants.
I think you need to find ways to get introduced to the hiring manager or have someone put your resume in the hiring manager's hands.
You should also consider remixing the skills and accomplishments you have in your "box of LEGOs" and exploring other possible careers that would leverage his talents and experience.
It's very depressing out there at this time; let's hope things open up a bit soon.