Send in a resume with a cover letter that's directed at the company you're applying to. "I feel that I am well-qualified for this position because of [boring credentials list that's repeated on resume]" doesn't stand out like "Having seen [company]'s successful launch of [product] last year, I see a business where my skills in [relevant stuff] and experience with [impressive-sounding stuff you've done] will benefit [the company] as well as contributing to my professional advancement and growth." Your cover letter should be a few paragraphs and be between half an three-quarters of a page, and you should end with something like "Thank you for your time; I will follow up with you later this week to further discuss the position and to arrange an interview."
Call three days later to ask if they received your letter and resume and ask if they would like any more information from you, and when they would like you to come in for an interview. After the interview, go home, grab a small sheet of your personal stationery and write a note to the interviewer thanking him for his time and stating when you will call to follow up on your interview. If you have excellent handwriting, you can write it by hand, if not it can be typed (on a typewriter if you have one,) signed by hand, and with a typed or handwritten envelope.
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