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Old 06-23-2006, 04:10 PM
Leaf Leaf is offline
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Originally Posted by Tightwad


Nope. I certainly did not do any kind of formal cover letter. Just a straightforward 'this is what I currently do, this is what I have done in the past, I think my skills are a good fit.' Seriously, two sentences.


Likewise for me, Tightwad.


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Originally Posted by Tightwad


I never follow the standard letter or resume recommended formatting. I have worked in HR before and there is nothing worse than trying to dig out the details of a flowerly cover letter or resume. I am a bullet point kind of girl. I start off right at the top listing my skills, abilities, and experience then expand with work history, education, hobbies down at the bottom.


I've heard this saidmany times before among HR "circles". That's why I adoptedthesame format as you use. Brevity is appreciated, apparently, and is my forte' when sendingout a resume'. I list my skills but steer clear of a "hard sell".


You've been very enlightening. Thanks for sharing this info with us. I hope you continue to enjoy the job. [img]smileys/smiley4.gif[/img]
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