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Subject:Re: Top Resume and Cover Letter Pet Peeves From:JGREY <JGREY -at- MADE2MANAGE -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 26 Jan 1998 08:00:38 -0500
>>I am thinking of compiling a help file containing my resume,
references,
> reference letters, samples of work and help files to send to
> prospective
> employers. You ask that a URL not be sent, but opening an attached
> help file
> would be as easy as opening a word doc, except that the resume would
> look
> the same no matter what printer you've got. Also, you'd have access to
> other
> information to browse before we actually talk, so we've something to
> talk
> about. I really hate saying I can do something without being able to
> provide
> some proof. Makes me feel like a braggart.
>
> What would you think if you received the help file attachment instead
> of a
> word doc? Should I send both?<<
>
If the Help file were well done, I'd be favorably impressed. I wouldn't
mind receiving such an attachment at all.
