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Oct 07E-mailing a resume?
Posted in Tips & Tricks at 1:40 pm
Avoid the biggest mistake!
Nowadays, most resumes are e-mailed, but odds are it will be ignored if you send it as an attachment, a new survey shows. Why? Employers may be afraid of opening it and catching a computer virus, plus, it takes an extra step to look at. Instead, paste your resume and cover letter into the body of your e-mail.
Stand out from the crowd!
The first impression you give is your e-mail subject line! You want to come off as someone who’s creative, yet professional, because companies know people with creative streaks are better at solving problems. So instead of the usual “Responding to classified subject line“, try “You’ve found your enthusaistic and experienced marketing assistant“. You bump up your chances of getting your resume read first, and you get the reader to smile, so your first impression is positive!