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Your resume on the table, or in the trash?(Management Insider: Tips and Top 5s)

AT SOME POINT, everyone finds him or herself on the job market. Individuals who haven't looked in awhile will find that the Internet forever has changed the way employers and employees interact. With the advent of online job search sites, cover letters and resumes submitted by mail have gone the way of the buggy whip.

The following guidelines will help ensure that e-mails are opened and resumes are fully reviewed.

1. Get a professional e-mail address. Yourname@aol.com is more professional than surferdude@aol.com.

2. Identify the position in the subject line. Always put the job title and location.

3. Always include a short message. This is your cover letter. ...

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