Allows you to make a positive and lasting impression and demonstrates that you are motivated

The interview begins as soon as you walk through the door so be prepared.

Be polite to the front desk staff and anyone else you come into contact with. You never know who may have influence on the hiring decisions.

If you are just dropping off a résumé, the above still applies.

Cost-effective method allowing you to cover a lot of ground in a short time.

The call should be clear, concise and to the point, lasting 3 minutes.

You can determine if there is enough interest to forward a résumé.

Be prepared – you may find yourself having an interview over the telephone, or be asked to come for an in-person interview.

Have answers ready as to why you called and why you may want to work for the employer.

Provides you an opportunity to introduce yourself with a letter of introduction.

Send a résumé and in the accompanying letter of introduction, state that you will follow up with a phone call.

Effective when you have identified a small group of target employers, or if you have been unable to make phone or in-person contact with the decision-maker.

Can be expensive so consider combining with telephone cold calling.