Canvassing
Actively approaching employers for a job
Approaches include email canvassing, canvassing letters and social media canvassing
Email canvassing pros and cons
+Reaches many targets
-Generally unread
Canvassing letter
+Shows professionalism
-Needs to be well written
Social media canvassing
+Creative way to canvass
-Comes of as unprofessional
Innovative contemporary strategies for gaining performance
Social media such as Youtube and tiktok
-Can showcase skills
-May get lucky with algorithm
-Creative
Format for cover letters
1) Why you are writing
2) What you hv to offer
3) How you will follow up