tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14050172.post1069567921301860658..comments2019-06-18T03:32:10.027-05:00Comments on Resume Upgrade -- Help and Tips: An argument for career searching sans resumeJohnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14488397908200014658noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14050172.post-61989478691019228522008-04-20T18:21:00.000-05:002008-04-20T18:21:00.000-05:00I think that this argument is two-sided. On the on...I think that this argument is two-sided. On the one hand, I know a lot of people who have gotten their current jobs through referrals alone...I even know someone who got theirs through LinkedIn. Personally, I'm a big fan of the site, as a networking tool and also just as resource in the job hunt. <BR/><BR/>However, I still think it's too soon to dismiss the traditional cover letter/resume-based process. It's not questioning if you "deserve" this process, it's just moreso that this is a system that has proven itself effective. Speaking from personal experience, I've gotten my last two jobs without any inside references or referrals. I think this success was based off the initial impression my resume gave--easy-to-read, straightforward, and well-rounded. One thing that helped was that I posted it on Razume.com, where the feedback I got led me to basically overhauling my resume. The advice I got works, too--I just got a new job offer!<BR/><BR/>Wow, this was really long-winded. Just wanted to offer my input!Juliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01647596162287883923noreply@blogger.com