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Michaela Clint
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New to Baltimore/DC
01/27/21 at 7:38PM UTC
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Is it worth it to apply to a company you don't know anyone at?

I found a job that really interests me and the company sounds amazing, but am afraid my application won't get through the ATS :(

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Cathy Azzarello
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Experienced Graphic Designer for print platform
02/03/21 at 2:49PM UTC
Thanks for the jobscan tip.
Anonymous
01/31/21 at 6:17PM UTC
Apply, and then find the HR person and/or Hiring Manager on LinkedIn and message them - tell them you applied and you're excited for the role. It can help get your application seen and stand out. :)
Michaela Clint
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New to Baltimore/DC
02/04/21 at 11:28PM UTC
I always feel nervous about doing this so I don't come across as "annoying" and I have not always had the best experience when I reach out cold :(
Anonymous
02/05/21 at 1:38AM UTC
Oh no! I'm sorry you haven't had some not-so-positive experiences from cold emails. Personally I've sent short messages on LinkedIn stating who I am, what job I applied for, and stating I'm excited for the opportunity and that's either been ignored or positively received. :\ I think a short message is not being annoying, and I've been surprised by how helpful people can be during COVID times. :)
Michaela Clint
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New to Baltimore/DC
02/05/21 at 7:41PM UTC
Ok I will give it a shot! Thank you for your reply :)
Anonymous
01/30/21 at 1:24PM UTC
I felt like I was having trouble getting through ATS systems and then I started using https://www.jobscan.co/ and I really feel like it’s helped. I’ve gotten multiple interviews since using it. There is a limited amount of scans with the free version or you can pay for the upgrade for unlimited.
Michaela Clint
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New to Baltimore/DC
02/04/21 at 11:28PM UTC
I actually ended up doing this with this application so hopefully it actually worked! Glad it has been successful for you!
Anonymous
02/05/21 at 1:19PM UTC
Good luck! ?
Paula McCabe
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01/30/21 at 3:03PM UTC
Great tip. I’ll check it out. Also Indeed offers a fee for service resume review. I presume that would help you get through ATS for indeed posted jobs.
Barb Hansen
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Startup Product, Growth & Strategy
01/28/21 at 12:41AM UTC
Always apply. Do your research - make sure your resume and cover letter match the job description - then apply.
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