I have a tricky job-application scenario: basically, I can do all the requirements that were
advertised, but I have excellent reason to believe they expect the person in the position to semi-regularly do something my health prevents me from doing at all. How do I handle this in the application/resume process?
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posted by Fee Phi Faux Phumb I Smell t'Socks o' a Puppetman!
on Apr 23, 2013 -
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A new role has been created within my department for which I would like to be considered. What should I keep in mind when preparing my application for this internal role, given my familiarity with the company and with the hiring managers?
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posted by undercoverhuwaaah
on Jan 28, 2013 -
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I want to apply for a job with a small organisation. This would be my third time to apply in three years. How should I approach it?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 22, 2012 -
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I am having the darnedest time translating my personality into a winning cover letter to my dream job. Help!
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posted by patronuscharms
on Mar 29, 2011 -
9 answers
Interviewers/HR people: what's the best cover letter you've ever read, the one that made you want to hire that person on the spot?
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posted by T.D. Strange
on Mar 21, 2011 -
26 answers
Two dumb questions about cover letters:
1. If I really do not have the name or title of the person to whom the letter is addressed, what is the preferred salutation?
2. When applying for a part-time job, should I explain in my cover letter that my current job is also part-time, if that's unclear from my resume?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 15, 2011 -
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I'm applying to a job where I recently worked for 2 years. In my cover letter and statement of interest, should I refer to my former co-workers (who are much older than me) by first, last, or full name?
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posted by jejune
on Sep 29, 2010 -
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I just graduated college in May with an English degree and a 3.7 GPA. I am looking for my first job. I'm looking for tips on cover letters, resumes, letters of inquiry, and perhaps fields I've overlooked. I haven't even landed an interview in my hunt so far so I'm ready to ramp this up to get some results. Extra information about my experience, my fields of interest, etc. in the paragraphs to follow.
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posted by araisingirl
on Jun 21, 2010 -
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Asking for gf: Should I send a follow-up email, after incorrectly referring to a position as "Program Coordinator" instead of "Project Coordinator" in a recently submitted job application cover letter?
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posted by mqk
on Mar 8, 2010 -
10 answers
Has this job advertisement just been worded strangely, or do they really NOT want a cover letter for a specialized job opening?
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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.
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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?
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posted by Juliet Banana
on May 22, 2009 -
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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)?
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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?
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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?
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posted by modernhypatia
on Jan 16, 2008 -
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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
I'm a computer programmer looking for a new job. What are some tips for writing the best resume and cover letter possible?
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posted by Battlecat
on Mar 14, 2007 -
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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?
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posted by cmonkey
on Oct 27, 2004 -
19 answers
