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12-29-2005, 07:20 PM
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Re: Job Application Questions: Protocol for applying online
C) Is your best option.
Mention in the body that both are attached. I would attach both a PDF and an RTF file (rich text format, which can be opened with any word processing program) 
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12-29-2005, 07:29 PM
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Re: Job Application Questions: Protocol for applying online
when you attach your cover letter it immediately appears to be a form letter - regardless of content. i strongly recommend using the body of the email for the "letter" and attaching your resume. when i go through resumes, i generally just trash any where the cover letter looks like a form - "sir/madam" etc. - and when it comes as an attachment I am immediately suspicious.
always find out the name of the person who will be reviewing your resume and address him directly in your email. also, make sure to cite one or two things specific to the company that appeal to you. make it as personalized as possible without being obsequious.
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12-29-2005, 07:33 PM
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Re: Job Application Questions: Protocol for applying online
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when you attach your cover letter it immediately appears to be a form letter - regardless of content. i strongly recommend using the body of the email for the "letter" and attaching your resume. when i go through resumes, i generally just trash any where the cover letter looks like a form - "sir/madam" etc. - and when it comes as an attachment I am immediately suspicious. always find out the name of the person who will be reviewing your resume and address him directly in your email. also, make sure to cite one or two things specific to the company that appeal to you. make it as personalized as possible without being obsequious. [/ QUOTE ] Thanks for these tips! Also, I am applying for "New Graduate" positions, and there are quite a few that I am interested in. In my cover letter, should I mention specifically which ones I would like to be considered for, or is there a good way to say "Please consider me for every damn job available!"
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12-29-2005, 07:38 PM
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Re: Job Application Questions: Protocol for applying online
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Also, I am applying for "New Graduate" positions, and there are quite a few that I am interested in. In my cover letter, should I mention specifically which ones I would like to be considered for, or is there a good way to say "Please consider me for every damn job available!" [/ QUOTE ] Specify which positions you're interested in and try to give them some priority. Also make sure the goals section of your resume matches with the position(s) you're applying for.
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12-29-2005, 09:48 PM
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Re: Job Application Questions: Protocol for applying online
sorry for the hi-jack but...
What is the deal with these online like 20 pages of questions all about how you feel about things... ie: You are annoyed when someone is working slower than you. 1 = never never 5 = hell yes i am I filled out like 5 applications like that honestly and stuff and i never heard back... DO YOU NEED TO LIKE DO THE FULL EXACT OPPOSITE ON EVERY QUESTION OR SOMETHING?
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