This article is from the Jobs FAQ, by Snoopy snoopy-at-sopwith.uucp.
Is it not required that you respond to every resume you receive,
but it is recommended that you send at least a simple "We got
your resume and will consider it." acknowledgement. This lets the
job hunter know that you received their resume. Some job hunters
may send another copy if they think you didn't get the first copy.
In addition, it is a common courtesy that your competitors are
probably doing. You are competing for the best workers just as
you compete for customers. You don't want to be viewed as "Brand X."
 
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