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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.
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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.
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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]