Sending resumes/cover letters in the mail: recruiting alpha?

Could sending resumes and cover letters in the mail to the firms you apply to be a way to differentiate your application? In a world of undifferentiated applications, maybe a crisp, cold-hard resume in the mail is the way to show your interest. Eager to get people's opinions.

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