With all the information available on the internet, which I’m sure includes ‘how to write a good resume or CV’ (whatever you wish to call them), why is it that the standard of resumes and cover letters is so poor. Granted some do a great job but others are total rubbish!
Do these people really expect to get a job? Have they read any tips on writing a good one? There are so many websites with this information available. On our Real Positions site for instance www.realpositions.com.au
I endeavour to reply to every single application I receive, to at least let people know that it has been received. Even if I know they didn’t read the ad properly, because they don’t even fit the basic criteria required, and just clicked on the Apply button, attached their resume and then off it went into cyberspace. Then there’s the people who apply from overseas who aren’t even Australian residents. Obviously they don’t read the notation at the bottom of all the ads!
Howwever when people send cover letters to me that are:
- Addressed to someone else
- Applying for a job I haven’t advertised
- Waffle on and on and on
- Barely legible
That really takes the cake! A definite sign they don’t pay ‘attention to detail’ and wasn’t that one of the qualities asked for in the advert?
If you can’t be bothered to change the name and address on your cover letters, or the job you are applying for, and make some kind of effort to look like you are genuinely interested in applying for my roles, then maybe I won’t be bothered responding to your application.
*Delete* Oh yes.
Paulette Steele is the General Manager of Real Positions and she is dedicated to finding the best person for your new or existing role.