Dave Said:

Send a cover letter and resume to a company I want to work for even if they do not post any job openings?

We Answered:

This is easy -

First, before you send the cover/resume - I send a letter of introduction which lets them know that the cover/resume is coming (Why you ask, I want them to see my name at least 3 times)

Then in my cover note highlights and that I am looking for a company where i can use my skills to benefit the company and have room for advancement.

Laurie Said:

Help with a Resume and Cover letter for a spanish 3 class project?

We Answered:

You can check the following links, they contain plenty of example resumes (CVs) in Spanish:

http://www.cv-resume.org/curriculumvitae…
http://www.apuntesgestion.com/2008/10/27…
http://es.hitcv.com/modelo_de_cv_ejemplo…


Cheers.

Marshall Said:

What to do when an employer asks for cover letter & resume including salary expectations?

We Answered:

This is tough, but you are obviously dealing with an HR staff that doesn't have enough faith in their company.

Salary ranges are one of those areas where you only see what YOU want. For example. If HR says the job pays from $35-$40k a year. They want to hire you at $35k. But if you say, my range is $35-$40k, you really want $40k. It is just natural human perception.

Even though your attitude is correct, salary negotiations should not be discussed until the point the company wants to hire you, you are stuck in this one. If you don't put the range on, HR will can your resume because you didn't follow a simple direction. They have asked for this because they have found that what the company thinks the skills are worth, and what people that hold the skills think their worth, are two very different things.

You have no choice, but you can beat them at their own game. Just keep it very vague, something like:

Requested Salary Range: Mid $40's

Just don't be tempted to lowball your requirements to get the interview. If you do, your offer will never be what you want, it will be what you stated.

Good luck

Tony Said:

I'm 17 and looking for a job, Will having a cover letter/resume help me stand out during the hiring process?

We Answered:

You are doing the right thing - first by thinking ahead; secondly- by realizing the importance of a resume and cover letter.
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I was a hiring manager for a local retail store a few years back. Most of the applicants where high school students, college students, or part-time people looking to make some extra money. We had an application for you to fill out, but as the hiring manager, I ALWAYS scheduled an interview for those who submitted a resume and or cover letter.

It just speaks volumes about you as a person and your professionalism. You are right - most teens do not submit a resume or a cover letter; therefore, it will help you standout.

Good luck!

Antonio Said:

Send email to check if cover letter, resume and references where received?

We Answered:

It is a quite responsible thing to do ...and you should.

Most employers should recognize that you are mature and take responsibility by such a move.

There is nothing wrong with inquiring if these were received. A lost of companies would have sent you verification.

Lydia Said:

Should you address inexperience in a cover letter/resume?

We Answered:

Do not lie, but do not diviluge any info that could be determental to you. Even if you disclose your weakness, follow up with a positive