Ask the Patch Pro: Career Experts Answer Job Search Questions
Our panel of experts are waiting in the comments to answer all your questions about searching for the right career and applying for jobs in the latest installment of Ask the Patch Pro.
It's time for another edition of Ask the Patch Pro, where each week we tackle a different topic and open up the comments section for questions. Our team of experts stop in to help you out and answer your questions. This week we're talking about searching for and applying for jobs. What's the proper way to format a resume? How do you write a cover letter? Where is the best place to start your search? Whether you've just graduated college, are looking to change career paths or are struggling to re-enter the workforce after a layoff, Patch wants to help you get your questions answered. But we needed some help. We don't have the answers to those (and your) questions, but not to worry. We've compiled a team of experts to help us out. Meet the …
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Dana Wehrli
4:36 pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012
Ignoring an organization’s online application process by showing up unannounced will certainly distinguish a candidate, but not in the way you might think. Most organizations use an online application process because they simply are not staffed to field phone calls or inquiries made in person. A candidate who attempts to circumvent a company’s application process by showing up unannounced is … more ›