Indeed and LinkedIn seem to be a black hole for those of us job searching. But what if you found a job on one of those sites that either identifies the employer, or you are able to figure it out, confirm on the company site that they do in fact have that job open, then send your cover letter and resume by regular mail, in a hand addressed envelope, directly to the hiring manager? I would think it would improve your chances, and invite recruiters to weigh in on this. Thanks!

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I’d like to add a caveat to my above comment. If you have an experienced recruiter who has a solid relationship and track record- they will “present you” and get your resume in front of a human in hr or to the hiring manager’s attention.

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You would think so, but I personally wouldn't appreciate this. We have a system in place for a reason, if we wanted regular mail we would request it. For us, it's a lot easier to review qualifications and experience online and digitally. I'm afraid a printed résumé would just make it into the recycling.

Yeah I gotta agree. I think that a handwritten application, while it used to be appreciated, would probably just be kind of mocked or disregarded. What might end up helping is reaching out to people there and trying to have conversations along with applying on the online platforms. But I wouldn't avoid the online application altogether if you want the job.

I think it would stand out if it gets to them in time. Especially if they are a smaller company. However for bigger companies, it may just get lost. Most things are online for those companies and for good reason as they got tons of applications. On the other hand, it may be more cause for you to stand out. Wouldn't hurt to try!

Almost all of the jobs ive interviewed for were from Linkedin applications. You have to be one of the first 50-100 to apply to be noticed.

Honestly I don't think that is a bad idea at all.I have also seen roles online and then gone directly to the website for the company and applied through their job posting directly. I am all about doing whatever is going to get my resume seen by the person hiring for the role.

LinkedIn is far better than Indeed, which is indeed blackhole. Always verify LI recruiter postings and look up the hiring contact’s info. Sometimes their postings are for the exact same jobs that the firm itself has also posted - in which case apply directly to the firm’s post.

I would go to the company’s hiring site - but use their online submission system. At this point in time, mailed correspondence calls doubt on your comfort with technology (unless you meet someone and they invite mail - but they should invite email as it is easier to forward to the right place or people).

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