Applying online question
 

I have never applied to a job online before and there seems to be a big change on the current trend for applying. If a company asks you to email them with the job title on the email subject, do you just put a resume in or ask for more? Any one with experience have any knowledge in terms of applying online?

I myself used to treat the body of the e-mail as the cover letter, and then the resume as a pdf attachment. Having a written e-mail, plus an attached cover letter came across as too much. How many times do you need to greet me in writing?

Why not word? Because you can't guarantee that its going to print out as you intend. Some companies do specify what format they want to receive in.

I disagree with Grid...

The only thing I put in the body of the email is something along the lines of:

"Please see the attached document as my cover letter and c.v. for consideration for the * position* with *company*. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience" blah blah blah....

The cover letter still needs to be as formal as your c.v./resume....properly addressed, dated, signed, etc.

It is also easier for the receiver to print, read, and file...

thanks ladies. I am going with dinosaurs method with this. I do not have a cover letter :okay: guess i should start making one today.

:haha: ...you called Grid a lady...

with the pink text no one can say he is a man. :fuckyea:

edit: :lawl:

i think its best if you attach both b/c when you apply online it gets circulated around their system so that prevents them losing your cover letter.

Think its better to apply in person honestly, i emailed Dueck about a Job and never heard back. Dropped off hard copies at the on Marine and in Richmond and ended up getting hired.

this.

depending on the volume of applicants they receive, they may not even bother clicking on the attachments. you should include your cover letter in the body of the email, as well as attach it alongside your CV.