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I got my job on Monster.com. I sent about 100 resumes. It took 4 or 5 months before I heard from anyone. It was weird. Suddenly, after months of total silence, I got responses from three different employers.
Do most places read your cover letter or straight to your resume?
I always read the cover letter. Sometimes it provides info not given in the resume.
Do you get a better repsonse if you attach your resume or include it in the body of your email?
It doesn't matter.
What do you do if you don't hear back and they didn't post a phone number?
You could send an email asking if they received your resume.
I've been reading resumes and interviewing prospective employees for about 4 years now. I think it's important to give as much relevant information as possible in the shortest amount of space that is possible.
I'll jump ahead and give you some advice that you will need soon enough. In an interview, remember that you are also interviewing the employer. Approach it from a position of equality-- not as a poor jobless guy with his hat in his hand. Ask questions when given the opportunity. Most importantly, be honest. Don't try to BS when you don't know the answer to a question.
Hope this helps. Good luck.
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