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If you have held down the same job or worked for the same company for a couple of decades, then you are probably unaware of how much things have changed in terms of looking for work since 1989. Back then, the Internet did not yet exist and applying for a job usually meant walking a resume into an employer’s office personally; since cell phones were far less common, waiting to hear back about a job often meant sitting anxiously by a phone for days on end. Indeed, things were much different for job seekers back in the late 1980s.

Since 1989, a lot has changed. The Internet has made looking for a job both easier - and more competitive. In the past, a willingness to pound the pavement and find a job could help you stand out a great deal from other applicants; today, anyone with Internet access can send out hundreds of resumes with the click of a button. Employers can have a difficult time of it; fortunately, most use an applicant tracking system to streamline the process and keep things organized. Today, it is important to keep this detail in mind when sending out resumes, as many are immediately discarded by such programs.

Although sending out applications or resumes is much quicker and easier today, putting a human touch on the experience is still important. After submitting a resume, you should always try to make a followup call to a prospective employer in order to stand yourself apart from the crowd. If you secure an interview, always send a thank you note afterward in order to demonstrate your professionalism - and to prevent them from forgetting about you during other interviews.