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Old 03-03-2008, 10:51 AM
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Have you considered buying the book? Well if it so valuable for your job search maybe this is the best option....
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Old 03-10-2008, 07:48 PM
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Hi Lonzie,

Check with the Chamber of Commerce for your city. Just prior to graduating years ago as an Electrical Technologist I got a book which listed all the employers in the Windsor Essex and surrounding area. I sent my resume to every company with over 150 employees, which at the time amounted to 152 resumes! Within four weeks my phone was ringing off the hook. I took a number of interviews and in the end had my pick of jobs. By the way, none of these jobs were being advertised.

Hope this helps and good luck!
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Old 03-12-2008, 09:25 PM
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Thanks Rob. I have been sending out a ton of resumes, mostly to advertised jobs which match my background. I have sent out about 10 unsolicited resumes to local employers so far nothing.

I have a question since our professions are similar. Any Technologist with a little experience can qualify for a variety of positions. How do you word the cover letter when sending out the unsolicited resumes?

I would be willing to accept a role as a Manufacturing Engineer or a Management postion overseeing technical people. How do you target this broad range in the letter? I have been told by HR professionals not to leave it wide open with the hope that the employer figures out how you can fit into their organization, you need to give them a sales pitch of where you fit in.

Any suggestions?

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Old 03-13-2008, 08:56 AM
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I used to put something like this:

The purpose of this letter is to introduce myself and to apply for a technical position with your company. I am a Certified Engineering Technologist and a Licensed Industrial Electrician. I am looking for a management position that will take advantage of my engineering background.

Of course your cover letter will differ but hopefully this gives you a couple of tips. I think you can be broad in your cover letter but you need to somewhat narrow it down. Are you looking for a management position, hands-on worker, or other?

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I don't agree with the general consensus that you should keep your resume short (1 page). In my opinion if you have two or three pages worth of skills and education to inform the potential employer about, then put it down. Some won't like it, some will. My resume is always 4 pages long. That said, don't fill it with needless information; only things that really matter.
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Old 03-14-2008, 12:05 PM
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Thanks Rob. I picked up the Business Directory and have started sending out resumes. Unfortunately I live in the Niagara Region so the number of potential employers is limited. Once I have completed this area I am going to drive to Hamilton and get a directory for that region.
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