Mickalino Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 When sending a resume for a job, how do you address them on the cover letter ? To whom it may concern ? Dear Sirs and Ladies ? Hello ? Hi There WAZZZUp ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 "To whom this may concern:" That's how I've always done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Dear Hiring Manager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 We addressed this in my business writing class. What it comes down to, it doesn't matter. I definitely wouldn't go "Dear Sirs and Ladies ?" Thats just retarded. My writing teacher said one time she just put "Hi!" My favorite, "Dear prospective employer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Dear Hiring Manager. Too specific. There aren't many people with the title "Hiring Manger". Not to mention that many times resumes are filtered before even given to whoever is in charge of hiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 My favorite, "Dear prospective employer" How about show a little confidence and say "Dear Future Employer" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Mick I would use TK's line....Hi There Have to include the smiley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Mick I would use TK's line....Hi There Have to include the smiley Winner! Close thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I use "Dear Sir or Madam" or "To Whom it May Concern" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Winner! Close thread! I'm not sure how that wasn't the first response lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Mick I would use TK's line....Hi There Have to include the smiley But you used the wrong smiley it's like I used in my original post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Too specific. There aren't many people with the title "Hiring Manger". Not to mention that many times resumes are filtered before even given to whoever is in charge of hiring. My g/f is a recruiter for CACI. Thats what she says to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 A lot of times I research who the hiring person is and address it to that person.... so it's like Dear Mr. Smith: or Dear Ms. Jackson: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 How about show a little confidence and say "Dear Future Employer" ? Now you got it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 how about "Dear Human Resources" ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 But you used the wrong smiley it's like I used in my original post I thought it was just the plain regular smiley we need TK in here to be the judge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 My g/f is a recruiter for CACI. Thats what she says to use. There you go. She should know better than any of us. My proffessor wanted us to be more creative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmySmith Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 How about call up and get an actual name? Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 A lot of times I research who the hiring person is and address it to that person.... so it's like Dear Mr. Smith: or Dear Ms. Jackson: How about call up and get an actual name? Seriously. Can't do that if it's Craigslist - there's usually no phone number, and not even the name of the business - just the email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissU28 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Can't do that if it's Craigslist - there's usually no phone number, and not even the name of the business - just the email. I've never gotten a job off craigslist....but I would just write "To Whom it May Concern" or "Dear Sir or Madam" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrypticVillain Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 You can do what my friend did: "Dear Mommy" I am telling the truth his mother is the person who looks over the interviews. What the idiot didn't know is that relatives can't work at the same bank. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimmySmith Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Can't do that if it's Craigslist - there's usually no phone number, and not even the name of the business - just the email.Then e-mail and ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kosher Ham Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Knowing the persons name is valuable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickalino Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 I thought it was just the plain regular smiley we need TK in here to be the judge Well he used both in this post, maybe because he was just talking about it, rather than doing it. http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?t=145477&highlight=tear&page=590 Next thing you know he'll be all like 'Hi there:)' & stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulane Skins Fan Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Dear ******* with a Job Sincerely, Bad Mother****er who should have your job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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