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kristin31
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 Posted: 06/17/03 - 18:53 Post subject: Opinions on job searching...
Just looking for opinions or advice based on experience. I know we have at least on HR person (jrjo). I'd welcome thoughts from anyone and everyone.
Is it in poor form to send resumes/cover letters via e-mail, even if there is an e-mail address listed as a submission option? It seems informal to me, but it's certainly quicker!
Just curious. I always thought it was better to snail mail or fax but e-mail is just so much more convenient.
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keltic63
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Posted: 06/17/03 - 18:59 Post subject: Re: Opinions on job searching...
| kristin31 wrote: | Just looking for opinions or advice based on experience. I know we have at least on HR person (jrjo). I'd welcome thoughts from anyone and everyone.
Is it in poor form to send resumes/cover letters via e-mail, even if there is an e-mail address listed as a submission option? It seems informal to me, but it's certainly quicker!
Just curious. I always thought it was better to snail mail or fax but e-mail is just so much more convenient. |
I believe that many businesses are requiring online submissions as opposed to the snail mail or fax. it gives them info about your computer skills as well, i suppose.
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Posted: 06/17/03 - 19:03 Post subject:
What keltic says, kristin....Hard copies are considered 'tedious' nowadays and faxing requires SOOO much more energy than emailing... 
HR homies love it in email, yo!
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kristin31
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Posted: 06/17/03 - 19:11 Post subject:
OK, apparently they just hate my resume then. (I was afraid that e-mailing them was too informal). Fair enough. Thanks for the advice (I am not bitter, just frustrated).
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RunsLikeAGirl
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Posted: 06/18/03 - 07:51 Post subject:
I feel your pain, K. My first job took me over 6 months to land, and it was the only offer I got out of a couple dozen resumes. This time around, it took me 8 months. It was my only hit, and lucky me, it just happened to be something that suited me. It's rough right now...just keep with it!
I've also found that it helps to have a headhunter pimping you out. But people have mixed opinions on that - I just know I was well served.
Good luck!
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Posted: 06/18/03 - 09:15 Post subject:
K,
If they list e-mailing your info as an option, I would do it.
In my case, I snail mail all my teaching application materials. I have some documents that I don't have on a computer file (college transcripts) and things like that, that I have to photo copy and send.
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thegman
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Posted: 06/18/03 - 09:34 Post subject:
We actually prefer getting resumes as e-mail attachments.
We don't, however, consider those morons... er, applicants who fail to scan their systems/documents for viruses and send us an infected attachment.  It happens more frequently than you'd believe.
If they list e-mail as a form of response, they shouldn't be put off by getting it that way.
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jrjo
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Posted: 06/18/03 - 09:49 Post subject:
I'm gonna chime in on the other end. I'd say only if they require a resume by email, would I do it and even then, I'd follow up with the professional hard copy. Unless you're applying to godzilla corporations where nothing counts by clearning the hurdles in the correct order, there is nothing better than the tried and true eloquent letter and smashing resume coming in. In fact, one of my job offers came when I fed-ex'd the resume and cover letter to the person hiring. It gave my name a distinction from the word go. So, my recommend is go old school when you can... and electronic if required.
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