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Originally posted by raveed make them think you couldnt care less if you got the job or not

I wouldn't recommend that.

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Originally posted by English Rachel This should be the profile on the resume. Cover letters rarely get printed for first reviews, they only come into play when you reach interview stage.

Depends on job sector... cover letters are used to "screen in" for my area for instance. Resumes are secondary (I've been in stituations where my resume wasn't even read). Also depends on if you're "cold calling" for a job or applying for a specific position... regardless I'd like to have a strong cover letter. But I'm not an expert and just saying don't neglect the cover letter.

I agree w/ the master resume too and refining it according to the position... that's what I do.

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker I wouldn't recommend that.

+1

Would you hire someone who was only interested in the job because of the paycheque? Me neither.

You don't just want a position when you interview, you want THAT position. You are the best candidate for that job and that is evidenced not only through your resume, but you interest and enthusiasm.

I would rather have one guy who loved his job working for me than 10 guys who couldn't care less.

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Originally posted by rabbitjoker I wouldn't recommend that.

yea i guess i didnt word that correctly

The fact that you are there already shows that you are interested in the position but sometimes we can end up acting like not getting it is the end of the world for us and it shows in the body language during the interview so i guess what i meant was confidence is the key.

I read somewhere that employers usually know in 27 seconds if they are going to hire you or not so the first impression you make is very important.

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Originally posted by Dr. DAS I would rather have one guy who loved his job working for me than 10 guys who couldn't care less.

I didnt mean that your attitude in the interview room should mirror your attitude once you get the job. Ofcourse you want the job and will do it to the best of your abilities once you get it but make the employees feel that you are confident and competent enough to get a similar position anywhere else.

Have a solid resume (standard stuff, looks good, professional). This doesn't have to be tailored.

Have a cover letter that is tailored to a job. If you are applying to be a car salesman, highlight how you relate to the job, what you have done in the past that relates to the job, and, most importantly, highlight how YOU can make ME money. As an employer, I don't give a flying hoot for anything else but YOU making ME $$$ (so to say).

Whenever you can (which is to say whenever you have a contact at the company that you talked to), drop off a thank-you-for-your-consideration letter. In person. Dressed up. Be polite.

Works like a charm...

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