Originally posted by INTPness
Well, yeah, for an entry level type of job, I would think you would want to put a face with the name. In fact, until they see your face (multiple times), your name and your application are just sitting in a filing cabinet somewhere (or in the manager's overstuffed e-mail inbox). This internet application stuff is over rated, IMO. Yes, it has streamlined everything and made it easier for people to apply and easier for managers to review applications, but it's still about making a connection with a real human being. You could have the best application in the world, but I'm not hiring you until I see you and I meet you. And if I'm super busy and don't have time for interviews, then I'm not going to be calling anyone to come meet me for an interview. But, if someone shows up, shakes my hand, and says, "I wanted to come down and talk to you about the job opening I saw online - I'm really interested in it - what can you tell me about it?" Now we're getting somewhere. Basically, take the initiative. Go "get the job" instead of waiting for the job to come to you.