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November 03, 2006
What NOT to do when Applying for a Job
Over the past few months, I have been speaking with employers all over the country to find out about their hiring practices and promote all of you as candidates to those employers. I also ask for any advice that they may have with regards to resumes and cover letters. Here is just a sample of what employers have said:
When sending an email to a prospective employer, treat it as a cover letter. Make sure you use proper punctuation, spell check and proof read what you send.
Make sure you look at the employer's website before sending an application. You have no idea how many cover letters employers get saying how an applicant is interested in litigation when they don't even practice litigation. Those resumes get tossed right away.
It is important to try to distinquish yourself through your cover letter but employers don't like letters that are overly cutesy, informal, or humorous or otherwise are trying too hard to stand out from the crowd.
Posted by naa3 at November 3, 2006 11:10 AM