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I despise HR and recruiters. Might as well talk to the whales and dolphins (metaphor used loosely). Make you wonder if those assholes Facebook and Hangout all day while running their HR queries that automatically send your resume and cover letter to recycle bin.
Networking will help you bypassed those idiots, but it's usually easier said than done because not everyone is good at networking and cold-calling. You need a lot patient, especially for a junior position. Great thing about small companies is you're more likely to be speaking directly to the hiring manager.
Job hunting is depressing for fresh grads. Little experience (other than couple internships) while everyone insist on you pulling 2-5 years experience out of your ass for a junior position that a monkey could do it. Also sometimes people post jobs but won't review applications right away. Don't be surprised if you got hired finally and the whales and dolphins... I meant HR... call and invite you to interview a month later.
DaFonz's guide is pretty good. My only tip is be careful not to waste your time applying to positions that recruiters re-posted from the job boards. Waste of time. Also getting interviews don't mean shits. After you feel you have a great interview, send thank you note and go apply for 5 other jobs.
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