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Originally Posted by fastal

Even though you have gotten positive reviews on your resume I would suggest you find a resume writer with a good reputation and have them review it. Like NoUCantDriveIt suggested tune your resume to each position you apply for and make sure to put a custom cover letter.

Another thing is that these days with so many places either using OCR and word matching software or clueless HR drones to do the initial review try to figure out the key words being looked for from the job ads. Even if you think an abbreviation is common usage work both the abbreviation and fully spelled out meaning. You never know if someone was told to look for Reduced Instruction Set Computer and you only put down RISC, then they toss your resume because you don't list what they are looking for.

Be willing to push yourself on companies. Turn your resume in, do your research and try to find the hiring manager. Give them a call and tell them you sent in your resume and are available for an interview at their convenience. Don't use email for this, pick up the phone and call.

Last piece of advice I have is network, network, network. Hit up anyone you worked as an intern for ask for advice from them, maybe don't even ask about open positions. Instead apply to their ego and say you are looking for a mentor to help with your job search. Try to contact other interns you worked with and see if they know of positions hiring. Work with people you took classes with. Linkedin and even Facebook can be great tools to get in contact with people in your field.

All good points fastal.