Usually the guy I wanted had physically busted my door down with a good resume and convinced me that he or she was the person for the job.
So, the system is fair.
Yup, the trick is to find the hiring manager ... you. Professional persistence and sincerity will get an interview. Many managers when asked why they weren’t interested will answer they weren’t even sure the applicant wanted the job.
Did that today. Walked into a branch, asked for the Manager, got the Assistant Manager, and pitched like hell. Asked how to get the job. Demonstrated the skill I have, and pointed out the ones I clearly would have to learn quickly. Asked how to enter banking in any case given the wide variety of roles.
Left a cover / resume specific to their job.
Went to the website AFTERWARDS and submitted the resume.
Sent thank you letter in email same day.
I have a LOT of assets at that bank. And I’ve made huge money for my other employers, demonstrated on the resume. Hopefully, that will strike up an interest.