Word-of-mouth leads in Cleveland - 16 weeks in

A friend who works at a local manufacturer says there are openings not advertised online. I would rather hear the honest version than the polite one. They like a brief email with a résumé. Should I visit in person?

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 2 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.