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I've Had it With Online Job Applications!!!!
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<blockquote data-quote="klmno" data-source="post: 318628" data-attributes="member: 3699"><p>I understand- they get to me, too, but for different reasons. There are advatages, though to submitting applications online- the cost of hard copies and the time saved from avoiding snail mail. You're probably already doing this, but unless it's a government position, I try to find/figure out the company, then email them a resume and cover letter directly. Also, sometimes I can "bypass" the online questions, attach a resume, and send that in. It sounds like you had no choicee with this one because they had the computer screening the application- in that case, I'd follow Witz's advice.</p><p></p><p>I try to keep this in mind- the main objective with the cover letter is to get them to read the resume (you're professional, attentive to what they are looking for, and believe you're qualified), the point of the resume is to get an interview (you are qualified for the position), the point of the interview is to get an offer (build a rapport, be willing to negotiate). When they have these online things it is difficult but Witz's approach gets you a better chance of getting to an interview.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="klmno, post: 318628, member: 3699"] I understand- they get to me, too, but for different reasons. There are advatages, though to submitting applications online- the cost of hard copies and the time saved from avoiding snail mail. You're probably already doing this, but unless it's a government position, I try to find/figure out the company, then email them a resume and cover letter directly. Also, sometimes I can "bypass" the online questions, attach a resume, and send that in. It sounds like you had no choicee with this one because they had the computer screening the application- in that case, I'd follow Witz's advice. I try to keep this in mind- the main objective with the cover letter is to get them to read the resume (you're professional, attentive to what they are looking for, and believe you're qualified), the point of the resume is to get an interview (you are qualified for the position), the point of the interview is to get an offer (build a rapport, be willing to negotiate). When they have these online things it is difficult but Witz's approach gets you a better chance of getting to an interview. [/QUOTE]
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