There are always companies out there that you hear comments
about like, "that's the best place to work," or "I heard they
have the best benefits," and you occasionally run across a job
ad that sounds like the position was custom-built for you.
When you come across these types of companies or opportunities,
it pays to be professional and persistent until you get a job
there. It may only take a couple of months or it might take
several years. You may need to finish your degree or get more
specific experience. Nevertheless, if you have decided that this
is where you want to work, then do something about it.
Get the interview
The first step to get a position with a specific company is to
secure an interview. Make sure your resume is tight, with the
best experience, the best skills and the latest format possible.
Create an incredible cover letter that further explains why they
should be interested in you and then send them to the recruiter.
Wait from one to three weeks depending on the position and the
company and then contact the recruiter. A friendly email or
voicemail usually works best. Try not to be a pest but show that
you are persistent. Continue checking in every couple of weeks
until you get an interview or the position is filled. If it gets
filled, ask the recruiter what skills they were looking for that
you did not posses.
If you did not get an interview, evaluate your skills and your
resume and make some changes. Take some training courses, go
back to school, switch jobs or companies to get better
experience or transfer to a different department for more
experience. In essence, do whatever it takes to make your resume
look better and to secure an interview.
Maintain communication throughout your quest
Whether you don't get the interview, you get the interview but
don't get the job or you get the interview and think you are
going to get the job, keep up the professional, courteous
communication with whoever your contact person is at the
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