1. Be sure the cover letter you send with your resume mentions something about the company you’re applying to, and not just in the address at the top. This personalizes it and lets them know that you know a little about their organization. This impresses employers.

2. Do your homework before the interview. Be familiar with their company, their sales figures, their programs and anything else you can find out. Use this knowledge during the interview.

3. Send a thank-you letter within 1 day after the interview. Thank them for their time, re-stress your desire to hear from them, and mention something about your qualifications that didn’t get mentioned in the interview.

4. Send a follow-up letter after about a week, just thanking them again and again mentioned that you hope to hear from them soon.

5. Call them! Letters are wonderful and necessary, and will help them remember you. But calling to inquire about the position and thank them will make them remember you even more.

6. Don’t blow your chances of employment at a later date. Even if you don’t get this particular job, send another letter thanking them and hoping that they’ll keep you in mind in the future. You never know when the job you’re perfect for will open up.