DO YOU REALLY NEED A RESUME?

For argument's sake, let's say that you cold-call an employer and ask if you can discuss job opportunities. About ninety-nine percent of the time (perhaps even more) he will ask you not to waste his time, but if he sees that you're really serious, he'll probably humor you and accept your resume.

Remember, though, that employers do not have endless hours of spare time that they can spend with you discussing your future employment with them. Given the extensive streamlining efforts in most companies, employees are often doing more than just one thing.

Therefore, if you think you can just telephone and set up an appointment for an interview, you are seriously selling yourself short.