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endosurgery t1_j6omt7l wrote

You need to talk to a person. These automated things don’t work. Once you talk with. Person you will get interviews galore. I switched positions after 15 years and it used to be that you spoke or contacted a person. Then they looked at your cv etc. I found this automated stuff a barrier. In every interview case I had to call them directly. One possibility that looked perfect did not have a number or email for contact. Thats the only interview I didn’t get. The job had been open for 6 months and was still open 6 months after I signed. Maybe they only look internally, but what a waste.

Utilize any resource in the profession. Friends or professors etc. A lot is who you know. The old boy network still exists. If you have an established person on your side it’s a big coup.

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Fearless_Wash t1_j6p4mza wrote

Yes. Once you've applied, call and let them know you're calling to follow up on an application. I have never snagged an interview without this crucial step.

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