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Yes, most do have MS Word although if they are using MS Word version 2003 and you send them a resume that is prepared with MS Word version 2007, they may not be able to view it unless they have downloaded the compatibility pack for the new format.
Yes, most do have MS Word although if they are using MS Word version 2003 and you send them a resume that is prepared with MS Word version 2007, they may not be able to view it unless they have downloaded the compatibility pack for the new format.
oh ok, well for now on I will continue to cut and paste. I did get three interviews from cutting and pasting so I don't know why I would stop.
Most ads just say send but don't mention attachment.
I always figure that if they aren't saying how they want it done then I get to decide.
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Originally Posted by annerk
I have always sent my cover letter and resume in the body of the e-mail, and added the resume as an attachment as well.
I think that this is a really good approach. It gives the receiver the option to use the attachment or not. Some places have IT folk that block attachments. One good virus can really hurt you.
My advice: make the cover letter page 1 of your resume. This way, as your resume is being forwarded to hiring managers for review, it doesn't get lost. Typically, your resume will go into a company's database, not your cover letter. It is from the database that your resume will be forwarded to hiring managers. If you feel the cover letter is needed to clarify your credentials, take another look at your resume to see how it may be revised to reflect the positions you're applying for.
I spotted an interesting site called the underground job network The Underground Job Network | Tapping Into The Hidden Job Market -- interesting stuff there -- we send out resumes and never hear anything. Maybe whoever is writing this stuff has some good ideas.
I spotted an interesting site called the underground job network The Underground Job Network | Tapping Into The Hidden Job Market -- interesting stuff there -- we send out resumes and never hear anything. Maybe whoever is writing this stuff has some good ideas.
I learned no one can tell you how to look for a job, you have to figure it out for yourself. All the things I did was not printed in any articles
Yes, most do have MS Word although if they are using MS Word version 2003 and you send them a resume that is prepared with MS Word version 2007, they may not be able to view it unless they have downloaded the compatibility pack for the new format.
I have Microsoft 2007, but I specifically save it back to 2003 version just in case they don't have the newer version.
Peopel thise days use PDF to save their resumes. I was told this a few months ago and now Only send pdf resumes to prospective employers!
good luck!
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