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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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