The Computer-Friendly Resume

Written by Laura Murray


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Be sure that you place your name and contact information atrepparttar top ofrepparttar 106939 page. Scanners assume thatrepparttar 106940 text atrepparttar 106941 top is your name and contact information. If you have more than one page for your resume then place your name and a page number on each additional page and attach them with a paper clip, do not use staples.

Even ifrepparttar 106942 following resume characteristics apply specifically to your industry, you must eliminate them. These include columns, newspaper-style designs, landscape printing, and fancy fonts. Scanning system abilities differ from company to company so it’s difficult to set boundaries. Some are able to read just about anything and others are confused byrepparttar 106943 smallest detail. So if you are unaware ofrepparttar 106944 limitations ofrepparttar 106945 system then play it safe and followrepparttar 106946 simplest guidelines.

It is not a good idea to fax your resume torepparttar 106947 employer. Faxing can reducerepparttar 106948 clarity ofrepparttar 106949 text. Unlessrepparttar 106950 employer uses OCR-capable equipment, then avoid faxing. If you are not certain of what equipment they use then send a hard copy inrepparttar 106951 mail or send an ASCII version by e-mail.

It may seem boring to simplify your resume, but at least it will be easily searchable and hopefully placed inrepparttar 106952 firm’s database to be read. You do not want to takerepparttar 106953 chance of having your resume thrown out due to a scanning problem. We can only hope that as technology advancesrepparttar 106954 scannable resume will not be so limited!

Established in 1996, MEPatWORK is the leading full-service recruitment solutions provider in the HVAC, sheet metal, refrigeration, control, electrical, plumbing and piping industries. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, this privately held company also has offices in Chicago and Pittsburgh and specializes in finding top talent for all levels of contracting, wholesale, and manufacturing.


Interview Thank-You Letters

Written by Laura Murray


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SAMPLE LETTER: Address

Date

Interviewer’s Name Title Business Address

Dear Mr. Henley,

I want to thank you forrepparttar chance to be interviewed forrepparttar 106938 assistant project manager position yesterday. It was a pleasure to meet you and become more familiar with your business and its services.

My interest in working for you and meeting all your needs and requirements forrepparttar 106939 position increased afterrepparttar 106940 interview. I think my past experience and education has prepared me well to fillrepparttar 106941 position and I would work hard to make a significant contribution to your business.

I want to restate my interest inrepparttar 106942 position and become a part of your team. The position holds many opportunities that I am seeking. If you need, please don’t hesitate to contact me at 511-555-1151 or fclancy@e-mail.com for any additional information.

Thanks again for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

(Signature)

Fred Clancy

Established in 1996, MEPatWORK is the leading full-service recruitment solutions provider in the HVAC, sheet metal, refrigeration, control, electrical, plumbing and piping industries. Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, this privately held company also has offices in Chicago and Pittsburgh and specializes in finding top talent for all levels of contracting, wholesale, and manufacturing.


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