Randomly submitting resumes to every engineering position you see, won’t help you get hired any faster. To fast track your job search, start by getting a professionally written resume. A professionally designed resume will be free from spelling errors and will present you as polished and professional. When applying for engineering jobs, include a personalized cover letter, highlight why your skills and education make you suited for the provillus position. If you don’t hear back from an engineering firm within a few days, follow up! Send a brief letter expressing your continued interest in the position, you should also send a follow up letter after an interview if you don’t receive a response.