When applying for jobs...

[duffman91]

Bitwise, Dzjepp: E-mail sent.

Good luck.

[Scourge]

Never gotten a job from an application.

[hate]

monster is your problem

[tnf]

Is it pretty common to not even hear from the potential employer? Over the last few months I've been applying for various entry-level programming jobs via monster.com and I'm getting pretty pissed off at the lack of common courtesy.

Is it really that hard for a recruiter to say something like "Thanks for submitting your resume. We will contact you shortly." or "We're sorry but you do not meet the requirements for this position."? Or am I doing something horribly wrong that makes people flat-out ignore me? I always follow their instructions exactly, email the person directly when possible and type out a cover-letter for each application.

If you aren't hearing anything there is likely something on your resume turning them off quick.

I'd be happy to take a look at the resume and cover letter and give feedback (i'm not an expert in it, but I've helped a lot of people put together resumes and cover letters).

[Sanction]

Is it pretty common to not even hear from the potential employer?

It is not a requirement for Human Resources of any company to send a response. Only a few do it as a courtesy.

[mik0rs]

My dad (Who works for the Department of Energy) gave me a resume format that made my call backs quadruple. If you want it, tell me where to send it.

Any chance you could sent my way? I'm pretty happy with my CV but it definitely wouldn't do me any harm to take some tips.

If you send it then mail it to exolor ]at[ hotmail dot kom

TIA

[Foo]

Never gotten a job from an application.

None of your employers can read :icon32:

[Scarface]

Bitwise, Dzjepp: E-mail sent.

Good luck.

if you could, me as well, bigbadchris@stoplookingatmyass.com

I'm going on the hunt fairly soon here. However, where I am ( Alberta ), it's not hard to get a job within a few days.

[Scourge]

Never gotten a job from an application.

None of your employers can read :icon32:

Lol, actually, they came looking for me. :noseinairsmilie:

[mik0rs]

Teh Foo, EYE SEEK YOU (or MSN). Just to say ello, like.

[Deathshroud]

Bitwise, Dzjepp: E-mail sent.

Good luck.

I'm also curious to see what you've got. Send it to me if you could. Thanks.

deathshroud@optonline.net

[inolen]

I can e-mail you my resume if you'd like to see it..

[Tormentius]

what do you expect?
you are a dime a dozen of countless fresh meat CS grads trying the same thing

Bingo. That and the fact new grads are competing with a lot of people who have the same credentials and far more experience. Its takes patience.

[duffman91]

I've e-mailed my resume to everyone that wanted to see the format.

I sent the wrong one to bitwise and dzjepp, check your e-mail again fellas.

[mik0rs]

Cheers mate, I might be able to use ideas from that to make my bullet points punchier, it also reminded me of some things I need to add.

I never thought to put UML in there even though I've covered that either

[bitWISE]

I've e-mailed my resume to everyone that wanted to see the format.

I sent the wrong one to bitwise and dzjepp, check your e-mail again fellas.

Thanks. That is pretty similar to what I have now but I do like the way you have much more detail about each skill.