Most companies now have databases referred to as Applicant Tracking Systems. These are relational databases that link candidates to open positions and track contact history.
We all know that the the Postal Service
probably needs the business, but unless
specifically asked to do so, don’t mail your
resume. Snail mailing a resume will get you
very little attention in the short term
because of the manual steps it takes to
enter your data into the system.
For long-term opportunities you’ll get even
less consideration because you won’t appear
in a searchable database. If someone wants
to locate your resume they will be forced to rely on their memory or manual filing system. Chances are they won't take time to search for old data when other applicants are easier to locate in their system. This won't happen because someone is lazy, it will happen because they are too busy to work outside of the normal lines
When the time is right, it is best to send your resume in a format that can be easily imported into the employer’s database. So save the postage. Review our discussion on resumes to determine proper formatting before sending via e-mail.
