How should I submit my resume?

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Hi Everyone!

I'm a recent grad looking to apply at a few LTC facilities. I have my resume in order, but I'm not sure of the proper way to go about submitting it. The facilities that I'm looking at don't accept applications via the internet. Should I walk into the facility, resume in hand, & ask to speak with the DON? Should I call & ask to speak to her/him? Seems silly, but I'm sure of the proper etiquette.

Thanks in advance!

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Rarely will you get an on the spot meeting with the DON. I go to the front office and offer my resume, ask for an application if I'm told that one is necessary (which has happened in every case), and give some kind of indication to the person accepting the application of when I can be available for an appointment. If I don't hear back in a few days, call back to ask about the status of my application. Usually you will be called to set up an appointment to speak with the DON. I have been talked to when I first go in, so I have learned to take all of my appropriate documentation, like license, CPR card, SSN card, copy of health certificate, etc. with me just in case I get hired on the spot, which, surprisingly enough, has happened. Good luck.

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How about sending it through the mail?

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I read a figure somewhere about mailed-in resumes, over 90% went straight to the garbage. I figure faxed-in ones get worse treatment. I had to submit my app in person twice, with many phone calls and a couple of confirmatory visits to make sure it was getting processed. And I already worked there.

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