Quick I need an opinion

[CHS_CG]

Filling out job apps online for City of Bryan...

Would yall advise for or against attaching a cover letter or do employers really not look at things like that???

[Electus Unus]

be professional...yes

[KingRob]

I've always heard it's best to keep it down to one page. I would just send the resume. But, that's just me.

[LH Panther Mom]

Definitely - some places won't even look at a resume without one.

[SHSBulldog00]

I send a cover letter with all of my application's.

[CHS_CG]

Originally posted by LH Panther Mom
Definitely - some places won't even look at a resume without one.

Do you have time to log onto YIM???:(

[KingRob]

Interesting info:

http://writing-resumes.suite101.com/article.cfm/resumes_in_the_21st_century (http://)

[Trashman]

Originally posted by CHS_CG
Filling out job apps online for City of Bryan...

Would yall advise for or against attaching a cover letter or do employers really not look at things like that???

Depends? Can you tell us what department and type of job it is you are applying for?:thinking:

[CHS_CG]

Originally posted by Trashman
Depends? Can you tell us what department and type of job it is you are applying for?:thinking:

Its a purchasing Assistant job

[SintonFan]

Yes

[Trashman]

Originally posted by CHS_CG
Its a purchasing Assistant job

For that type of city job, always include a cover letter. Good luck, working in city government can be very rewarding!:D :D :D

[CHS_CG]

Originally posted by Trashman
For that type of city job, always include a cover letter. Good luck, working in city government can be very rewarding!:D :D :D

Why do I feel like those are Sh!t eating grins?

[KingRob]

Okay, after reading more of the info this site offers, I would say send the resume with a cover letter. I don't know where I heard about keeping it down to one page. I've been fortunate enough that I haven't had to look for a job in some time.

http://writing-resumes.suite101.com/article.cfm/resume_and_cover_letter_tips_for_success (http://)


Best of Luck!

[Trashman]

Originally posted by CHS_CG
Why do I feel like those are Sh!t eating grins?

They are not sh!t eating grins. I love my job, been working in city government the last 15 years and almost every minute has been rewarding as well as challenging. Would love to work in purchasing myself some day.:D

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by CHS_CG
Why do I feel like those are Sh!t eating grins?
I so want to be a smart ass here! But I digress!:devil:

[CHS_CG]

Ok another question...

I know employers hate to see "dear hiring manager" or "to whom it may concern" when starting out a letter.. This job posting on their website doesnt have a person to directly address this to... how should I start it out.

[Trashman]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
I so want to be a smart ass here! But I digress!:devil:

Common Red, don't let fear and common sense stop you.:devil:

[SintonFan]

Originally posted by CHS_CG
Ok another question...

I know employers hate to see "dear hiring manager" or "to whom it may concern" when starting out a letter.. This job posting on their website doesnt have a person to directly address this to... how should I start it out.
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Call and find out who is hiring and introduce yourself. Preferably in person.:cool:

[Trashman]

Originally posted by CHS_CG
Ok another question...

I know employers hate to see "dear hiring manager" or "to whom it may concern" when starting out a letter.. This job posting on their website doesnt have a person to directly address this to... how should I start it out.

Dear future Boss...... JK

Does it say who will be conducting the interview? If so address the letter to them or when all else fails address it to the department head usually the Director of Purchasing.

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by CHS_CG
Ok another question...

I know employers hate to see "dear hiring manager" or "to whom it may concern" when starting out a letter.. This job posting on their website doesnt have a person to directly address this to... how should I start it out.

Do you know who the Human Resources manager might be. You could use his/her name.:thinking:

[garciap77]

Human Resources manager!

Don't use Dear!

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by Trashman
Common Red, don't let fear and common sense stop you.:devil:

Kinda like Brownwood didn't let it stop them seven times last season?:thinking:

[CHS_CG]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
That's news to me. Honestly, Id go with the "to whom it may concern" if you can't figure out who's doing the hiring or the interviewing.

There was something about it the other day on CNN. Employers dont like how informal it is.. they like to see something directed at a particular person or department.

[garciap77]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
Kinda like Brownwood didn't let it stop them seven times last season?:thinking:


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[Trashman]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
Kinda like Brownwood didn't let it stop them seven times last season?:thinking:


:spitlol:

[KingRob]

Originally posted by garciap77
Human Resources manager!

Don't use Dear!

:iagree:

[KingRob]

I dunno why the url is not working. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Anyway, they advise not using To whom it may concern.

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/international_job_search/87766

[KingRob]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
Ive heard to try to keep the resume itself down to one page(or at least the important information), but the cover letter is seperate.

That could be it.

[garciap77]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
Ive always been told that employers don't spend much energy looking at that stuff anyway. They're more concerned with the substance of your resume, but still expect the formalities.
Anytime Ive sent a resume and didn't know who would be getting it, I always went with "To Whom it May Concern".

Becareful! A good cover letter is what gets the company to look at your resume.

[CHS_CG]

Originally posted by KingRob
I dunno why the url is not working. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. Anyway, they advise not using To whom it may concern.

http://www.suite101.com/article.cfm/international_job_search/87766

Thanks for the links and the help!

[garciap77]

Originally posted by Ernest T Bass
Maybe coaching is a different field. I know head coaches wanna know 3 things right off: what's your certification, what have you coached, and where have you coached. I include alot of that in my cover letter.

The cover letter is where you let the company know why it should hire you! It needs to be short and to the point. I have friends that work in Human Resource. They have always told me the first thing they look at is the cover letter, if they like what the read, then they look at the resume if not, they just file it.

[mwynn05]

Originally posted by garciap77
The cover letter is where you let the company know why it should hire you! It needs to be short and to the point. I have friends that work in Human Resource. They have always told me the first thing they look at is the cover letter, if they like what the read, then they look at the resume if not, they just file it. coaching is different ETB is right if they like your positions and what has happened where you have been while you were there they can make that teaching field work

[mwynn05]

to elaborate on the previous post the more "professional" or higher pay a position is the more information you want to give i.e. a cover letter etc.... if your applying at jack in the box or some other <$10 an hour job they dont really care as long as you haven't just completely screwed around in your previous employment and can pass a drug test

[garciap77]

Originally posted by mwynn05
to elaborate on the previous post the more "professional" or higher pay a position is the more information you want to give i.e. a cover letter etc.... if your applying at jack in the box or some other <$10 an hour job they dont really care as long as you haven't just completely screwed around in your previous employment and can pass a drug test

:iagree:

[Cameron Crazy]

Cover letter becomes more appealing.