Has this job advertisement just been worded strangely, or do they really NOT want a cover letter for a specialized job opening? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 30, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm a career advisor looking to expand my collection of resume, cover letter or interviewing books and am looking for suggestions. [more inside]
posted by mjcon on Sep 15, 2009 - 3 answers

Short story cover letters: How do I indicate I have actually read the journal I am submitting to , or do I do so, at all? I am a Canadian who wants to publish short fiction in the far larger market in the U.S. Every literary journal’s submission guidelines urge you to read at least one copy of their magazine before submitting. [more inside]
posted by uans on Sep 8, 2009 - 16 answers

I'm applying for an adjunct teaching position at a community college, but I only have experience with teaching elementary school students. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 29, 2009 - 6 answers

Resume-filter: I'm a PR consultant, and for the last few years my job has primarily consisted of writing statements, press releases, blog posts etc. for my clients that invariably go out under someone else's name. Now I'm writing a cover letter - can I say that my work was "forward-facing"? [more inside]
posted by downing street memo on Jun 10, 2009 - 4 answers

If potential employees find my Flickr page and find out I have pink hair, will it hurt my chances at getting a job? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana on May 22, 2009 - 43 answers

I'd like to see examples of great cover letters, please. [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus on Mar 8, 2009 - 20 answers

How do I "express interest" in an administrative position without sounding like an idiot/liar (eg, I love faxing) or like I have aspirations above the position (which I do)? [more inside]
posted by thebazilist on Feb 5, 2009 - 9 answers

What’s the best way to get re-hired by a company you left (in a different location, branch, area of work) for non-work related reasons and they were the last company you worked for? Job search/cover letter question. [more inside]
posted by unsigned on Jan 13, 2009 - 7 answers

Is there a solution for producing highly formatted documents programmatically, that is an alternative to ReportLab? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Oct 18, 2008 - 10 answers

Where can I find a service / program that would enable me to dynamically create resumes and cover letters? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex on Sep 15, 2008 - 8 answers

I am applying for psychology instructor positions at community colleges and have lots of cover letters to write. What is an acceptable length for these cover letters? [more inside]
posted by Four-Eyed Girl on Mar 19, 2008 - 19 answers

Help me find examples of great cover letters. I have been looking trough the internet and all the kind of books for help with my cover letter. The trouble is all i come up with resembles the standard boring business cover letter. I am applying for very competetive jobs so i need to stand out. [more inside]
posted by ilike on Jan 17, 2008 - 10 answers

Last October, I applied for a library job that I really want. In December, they sent me a nice letter saying they weren't hiring anyone right then, but might relist it in 2008, and if they did, please reapply. (There are some comments that suggest they liked my application quite a bit, but that might just have been a pleasant form letter.) They've now relisted the job: how do I put my best foot forward on the reapplication? [more inside]
posted by modernhypatia on Jan 16, 2008 - 8 answers

Targeting Hiring Managers Through Online Professional Networks [more inside]
posted by gm2007 on Dec 13, 2007 - 3 answers

How should I go about applying for two jobs at the same company? Should I write two cover letters sent a few days apart, or one? And should I express more interest in the job that looks more challenging, even though I'd be perfectly happy in either? Unfortunately, there isn't time to wait for a response from the first, and it's too small a job market to ignore one.
posted by saffry on Aug 29, 2007 - 6 answers

Best way to submit resume and samples? [more inside]
posted by Becko on Jun 14, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm attempting to apply for a job/internship in a very unusual, creative field. I have as much training as I can get in this area without working as an apprentice or assistant, and that doesn't amount to much. So my question is, how do I get into an exclusive training program when it's impossible to have much prior experience or a portfolio without being in an exclusive training program? [more inside]
posted by defreckled on May 29, 2007 - 8 answers

I'm looking for a new job, but my current employer doesn't know it. What's a good line to put in my cover letter to prospective employers that basically says "My employer doesn't know I'm leaving - please don't contact them," while not sounding sketchy or rude? [more inside]
posted by elquien on Apr 15, 2007 - 10 answers

I'm a computer programmer looking for a new job. What are some tips for writing the best resume and cover letter possible? [more inside]
posted by Battlecat on Mar 14, 2007 - 13 answers

Can anyone recommend someone in Toronto who can help with resume/cover letter stuff? I don't mean formatting and such... [more inside]
posted by dobbs on Nov 13, 2006 - 5 answers

When applying for a job from, say, a newspaper or internet classified ad, should I send my resume with references, or should I wait until I'm asked for references? I'm thinking the former is better, though it can possibly hint at a bit of desperation to get the job. Also, should I write a cover letter as a separate Word doc, or just write it in the body of the email itself?
posted by zardoz on Oct 3, 2006 - 17 answers

I am looking for examples of a cover/query letter you'd send for freelance work, to a company that is not currently advertising any positions. [more inside]
posted by Siobhan on Aug 23, 2006 - 2 answers

How do write a cover letter for the exact position I left two years ago? [more inside]
posted by ArsncHeart on Jul 24, 2006 - 10 answers

In a cover letter, is it alright to mention interest in another similar opening in the same company? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Jul 24, 2006 - 17 answers

How can I spin my experience so it sounds more professional? [more inside]
posted by lannanh on Jun 26, 2006 - 13 answers

Need help writing a cover letter for a job...the catch is that I am not exactly qualified for said job... [more inside]
posted by Captain_Science on May 28, 2006 - 11 answers

Help me figure out the proper wording for a cover letter. [more inside]
posted by MsMolly on Mar 12, 2006 - 14 answers

How do I apply for a job I'm already doing? [more inside]
posted by raedyn on Dec 7, 2005 - 3 answers

How do you address a cover letter? [more inside]
posted by Yelling At Nothing on May 6, 2005 - 24 answers

How does one go about writing a really good cover letter without sounding like an utter wanker? [more inside]
posted by cmonkey on Oct 27, 2004 - 19 answers