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[quote=Anonymous]In addition to Googling yourself, Google any of your past employers (especially if you left during layoffs or crises, etc.).  Be sure there are not any huge issues with the former employer to which you could be linked (even though you weren't there during the potentially messy issues).  For instance, if a company underwent an ethics probe, or a CEO was led out in handcuffs, etc., your potential employers may be aware of this and even if you don't address it in an interview (and you shouldn't -- never trash another place no matter what), you will at least have a sense of background info that a potential employer might have.....

Cleaning up your LinkedIn profile -- resume you're circulating must match the one on LI [you wouldn't believe how many people forget to do this....)

For the cover letter, if you can't find the hiring manager or CEO's name, you could call and ask to whom your materials should be addressed.  You can also do a cover letter that's in what used to be called AMF format (leave off salutation -- just give a subject line such as RE Sales Position at Awesome Company.  I don't love this format, but I despise 'to whom it may concern' because it looks as though the applicant couldn't do some research about just who might be concerned :).  You can also close with a line like "I would be grateful if you could please forward my materials to the appropriate individual at *&&P".   Just above all else, for now and for always, no "Dear Sir or Madam" no "Dear Sirs" no "Dear Madams".

Last thing -- if you don't have a subdued email account moniker, create one.  Stat.  I used to advise applicants for colleges and graduate schools and you wouldn't believe how many had to be told that 'sexy blue eyes 93@gmail.com" wasn't going to cut it on an application or anything else:).  If you do end up changing emails because of this, for heaven's sake check the new email -- and similarly, be sure your voice mail box has a good, strong greeting; check the voice mail regularly; and NEVER let the phone either not go to VM or let your mailbox be full.

Good luck, OP!
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