tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19912822.post1574455679591393021..comments2008-07-02T21:22:02.618-07:00Rachael Heinerhttps://profiles.google.com/108088136226361044826noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19912822.post-22166969346336728732008-07-02T21:22:00.000-07:002008-07-02T21:22:00.000-07:00Some good advice. It is important to be professional whatever the job so do make time to write a good resume and cover letter.<BR/><BR/>We read all <A HREF="http://www.job-application-and-interview-advice.com/cover-letters.html" REL="nofollow">cover letters</A> before resumes so this can be your chance to make a great first impression. Don't waste it!catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07246065861042982078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19912822.post-38183602189528514322008-07-01T14:51:00.000-07:002008-07-01T14:51:00.000-07:00The last position I was looking to fill only turned up amusing anecdotes, and I ended up canceling the search (due to a real-life recommendation). <BR/><BR/>Thank god, because all HR could find were the pizzagirl189s of the world, with the balloon-wallpaper backgrounds, and even animated gifs (the one I remember was a banana dancing with a spoon). <BR/><BR/>It's amazing how many people still can't grasp the basics of emailing a cover letter and resume. <BR/><BR/>My favorite submission included a headshot. (It was LA, but not even remotely related to the business.)Jessica Alfierihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01213289509217484066noreply@blogger.com