The wait to hear about an online job application is often too long, and the process is often discouraging. If you don’t have a personal connection to the employer, it will be difficult to get through the screening process without matching most of the job's posted requirements. This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply if you feel you're a good fit, but rather that you should keep your expectations in check — and try not to do anything that will harm your application. Of course, you should try to find a connection through LinkedIn and your other network. Even if you don't have a connection that will usher your application quickly through the online gauntlet, however, there are things you can do to significantly improve your chances of getting it into the right hands. Below are just a few. READ THE REST
Originally published July 16, 2014
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