rscassar
Structural
- Jul 29, 2010
- 631
Hi guys
I just have a few questions about job hunting skills and etiquette.
Cover letters
1. Is it acceptable to use an email as a cover letter when applying for a job?
2. What is an acceptable project heading for a cover letter email?
3. Would a standard email signature (i.e. printed name with contact details) substitute for a hand written signature on an cover letter email?
The reason I ask is that the positions I am applying for is not an advertised position. The resume and covering letter will follow a cold call, so the email essentially becomes the first written 'point of contact'. I fear that by attaching a pdf cover letter to an email that I lose the chance to impress with a strong opening statement. On the other hand, I fear that the cover letter will lose professionalism by not having a hand written signature and that there will be no record of my cover letter because administrations will not file an email on their records.
Interview skills
1. What can the candidate do to stand out?
2. What have interviewers noticed candidates do in the past which have impressed?
3. Is there anything I can bring to the interview to help me impress?
4. Do I mention that I actively participate on forums for extracurricular learning?
All opinions will be welcome.
I just have a few questions about job hunting skills and etiquette.
Cover letters
1. Is it acceptable to use an email as a cover letter when applying for a job?
2. What is an acceptable project heading for a cover letter email?
3. Would a standard email signature (i.e. printed name with contact details) substitute for a hand written signature on an cover letter email?
The reason I ask is that the positions I am applying for is not an advertised position. The resume and covering letter will follow a cold call, so the email essentially becomes the first written 'point of contact'. I fear that by attaching a pdf cover letter to an email that I lose the chance to impress with a strong opening statement. On the other hand, I fear that the cover letter will lose professionalism by not having a hand written signature and that there will be no record of my cover letter because administrations will not file an email on their records.
Interview skills
1. What can the candidate do to stand out?
2. What have interviewers noticed candidates do in the past which have impressed?
3. Is there anything I can bring to the interview to help me impress?
4. Do I mention that I actively participate on forums for extracurricular learning?
All opinions will be welcome.