Comments on: Previous Applicants Need Not Apply

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:17:53 +0000

I am wondering if I would get a call if I sent that cover letter as opposed to my generic blow-smoke-up-their-butts one. At the very least it might brighten someone’s day.

By: Anne

Anne — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:14:08 +0000

Mostly, yes. They are trying to weed through the masses. But they judge based on preconceived notions of what they believe is true. Being polite has not helped me thus far, so I am thinking being blatantly honest can’t be any worse. I could be wrong.

By: Sire

Sire — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:14:13 +0000

Not at all what I expected. It's good that you can make fun of the situation. As for the "previous applicant need not apply', well, I wouldn't let that stop me. I can also understand employers need to gather as much, even though a lot of it seems frivolous information, as they use it to weed out those they feel not suitable for the job. .-= Sire´s last blog ..A Step By Step Guide Of Hosting Your WordPress Blog =-.

By: Heather Kephart

Heather Kephart — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:54:29 +0000

Brilliant! I love it! I would totally hire you. Thanks for the laugh.
Wouldn’t it be nice if all employers valued honesty over tweaking the truth to self-promote?
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By: Anne

Anne — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:12:39 +0000

Glad you liked it. Feel free to adapt away.

By: Bryan Rutt

Bryan Rutt — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:46 +0000

Excellent! I would like to adapt your cover letter for my own use! .-= Bryan Rutt´s last blog ..Phillies vs. Dodgers: Once More With Feeling =-.