Re: Tips on Getting Hired
Not in the cover letter but on the resume. Al talked about leaving a CD with the employer. I used to do that too, but also found when I was a hiring manager that I didn't have time to look at CDs unless I was already fairly certain the candidate was who I wanted. By then, I was looking for reasons NOT to hire. A website would have been much easier.I also direct them to my website and it always depends on the organization whether or not they get the CD. I always have one in my portfolio just in case; however, like many have said in this thread and the many on hiring/resumes/cover letters that preceded it, a good cover letter is what gets their interest...the resume and CD are icing on the cake. If you want to look through them for "reasons not to hire," then have at it. I tend to be the opposite....I look through them to see if there are other areas where I could use their experiences.
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