I know this could be considered bad etiquette to some, but it worked for me the one time I did it... Skip jumping through the hoops and shoot your resume directly towards the top. Do your research and find out the top-dog big-cheese's e-mail address. Greet them by first name in the salutation. Attach your resume. Tell them exactly what department you want to work in and why/how you're going to be a great asset. If you can't find the email address, you can usually guess it with their name. If the president/CEO/whatever of "CompanyX" is named Chad Niggerslayer, try various forms of cniggerslayer@companyx.com, chad.niggerslayer@companyx.com, etc.. until one finally doesn't come back undeliverable. Blanket an industry in this manner and you'll have a job and instant rapport with the top dog.