<p>I have emailed over two dozen employers with my resume and only two replied, only to say that they already had a person for the job. Any advice on how to secure a WS job?</p>
<p>Are you only sending your resume? If you aren’t doing this already, write a short cover letter in your e-mail. Explain why you would be good for the position and open the lines of communication by inviting a response.</p>
<p>I think a cover letter is a must… I’ve tried only sending resume and they (employers) rarely reply.</p>
<p>I sent a cover letter in addition to my resume, but it was generalized and not specific to a certain job.</p>
<p>General cover letters do not look attractive to employers. Personalize your cover letter for each job you are applying for so that the employer can detect your genuine interest for the job.</p>