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Shelly
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When applying for a job
is it better to fax your resume or e-mail?
I am looking for a new job, and all the listings offer these two options. I am traditional and used to faxing, but is e-mail a better option?
I guess I worry that with the amount of junk mail, e-mail can be lost. But faxes can be lost too.
Thoughts?
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Posted 4/9/07 11:59 AM  |
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nov04libride
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Re: When applying for a job
I generally do email. Our fax machine is tempermental and also does not print as well as a traditional printer. I did make a PDF of my resume, and that is what I email instead of a word doc.
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| Posted 4/9/07 11:59 AM |
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Beth
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Re: When applying for a job
read the question wrong
I would email - make sure the RE gives all the job listing info
Message edited 4/9/2007 12:02:52 PM.
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| Posted 4/9/07 12:02 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: When applying for a job
I do email with return receipt, that way I know when it is read.
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| Posted 4/9/07 12:06 PM |
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Christine
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Re: When applying for a job
I tend to read faxed resumes right away while I will print out emails at one time and go through them then therefor a fax may stand out a bit more at first.
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| Posted 4/9/07 12:06 PM |
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TreAnt427
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Re: When applying for a job
I say email - I feel like a faxed resume might get lost in the shuffle.
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| Posted 4/9/07 12:08 PM |
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bikramaddict
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Re: When applying for a job
Posted by TreAnt427
I say email - I feel like a faxed resume might get lost in the shuffle.
Agree. Just make sure you're careful and follow directions (ie - paste the resume in the body of the email if they reequest it.) I know it sounds obvious. but i can't tell you how many times i've heard from employers that people don't follow simple instructions.
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| Posted 4/9/07 12:47 PM |
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MrsT
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Re: When applying for a job
Posted by Shelly
is it better to fax your resume or e-mail?
I am looking for a new job, and all the listings offer these two options. I am traditional and used to faxing, but is e-mail a better option?
I guess I worry that with the amount of junk mail, e-mail can be lost. But faxes can be lost too.
Thoughts?
E-mail a pdf file.
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| Posted 4/9/07 12:49 PM |
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Mom-2-Liam
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Re: When applying for a job
I said fax but actually, many companies now have applications where a fax is sent to your e-mail's in box, so really, it wouldn't matter.
However I prefer email only because a fax machine can jam or run out of paper. And I'm not a fan of how some things looks coming off a fax. If you email it, I think it would nicer when printed out.
Good luck! I hope you find a job you love!
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