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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2015 15:17:00 GMT
Hi Peas,
Would love the opinions of Peas more experienced in this area than I am.
When applying for a job, there is a list of qualifications I want to address in a cover letter. One/two of those qualifications are listed as "preferred", and I don't actually have any experience in the area. Is it better in the cover letter to not address these areas at all, or should I explain why I would be qualified and that my lack of experience in this preferred area is not a problem.
I'm currently thinking about one job specifically, and the application is online and includes mandatory fields to address these specific qualifications. So I'm also unsure of what I should include in the cover letter vs what I should say in these fill-in-boxes in the online application; I thought it might just be easiest to copy and paste from my cover letter.
Thanks!
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Post by stingfan on Jun 3, 2015 15:43:53 GMT
I would stick to positive things for the cover letter. And then address the deficits in the specific fields on the online form.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Jun 3, 2015 17:32:07 GMT
Do you have similar experience that would make it easier for you to pick up that skill? "While I don't have experience with Gadgets, three years of work with Widgets will provide a firm foundation for quickly learning about Gadgets."
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Jun 3, 2015 17:57:04 GMT
I would stick to positive things for the cover letter. And then address the deficits in the specific fields on the online form. I agree. Since there is a specific place to address those, use it. Your cover letter shouldn't contain any deficits, apologies, explanations, or the like. Use it to showcase yourself and get their attention in a good way. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 3, 2015 18:17:14 GMT
Do you have similar experience that would make it easier for you to pick up that skill? "While I don't have experience with Gadgets, three years of work with Widgets will provide a firm foundation for quickly learning about Gadgets." Yes, that's what I was planning on doing. Thanks!  |
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Post by scrapaddie on Jun 4, 2015 2:37:26 GMT
Don't depend on your cover letter being read thoroughly . I fort with several people who glance of the cover letter and then look at the resume to see if the person has experience or background they want.
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Post by LeaP on Jun 4, 2015 3:19:08 GMT
Are you sending the letter to a person or are you submitting it online?
I went to a job fair at the library and one of the recruiters said that they had programs that scanned for keywords. You might want to look at the description and bridge your experience with keywords in the posting. <- hope that makes sense.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2015 3:32:57 GMT
Don't depend on your cover letter being read thoroughly . I fort with several people who glance of the cover letter and then look at the resume to see if the person has experience or background they want. That's too bad since you can't *really* tell the specifics of my training from my CV/resume. Those kinds of details just don't fit like that. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2015 3:34:13 GMT
Are you sending the letter to a person or are you submitting it online? I went to a job fair at the library and one of the recruiters said that they had programs that scanned for keywords. You might want to look at the description and bridge your experience with keywords in the posting. <- hope that makes sense. Cool, I've never heard of programmes to scan for keywords, but I have made an effort to address all of the qualifications and expectations listed in the job description. I'll give it another read-over and see if I can include a few more keywords. |
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Post by Heart on Jun 4, 2015 3:35:40 GMT
please do yourself a favor and read Askamanager.org !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alison has wonderful advice just for cover letters that is incredible and really invaluable. You will really be glad you did.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2015 3:43:05 GMT
please do yourself a favor and read Askamanager.org !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alison has wonderful advice just for cover letters that is incredible and really invaluable. You will really be glad you did. Looks like a great site! I've done all sorts of Googling for help on job-seeking related topics and never come across her site -- thanks for sharing it! |
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Post by Heart on Jun 4, 2015 11:15:17 GMT
ashley, it is a fabulous resource and I tell everyone who is job searching to go check it out. I'm so glad to share!
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Post by angie w on Jun 4, 2015 14:54:41 GMT
I just want to wish you good luck in finding a job you like!
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2015 15:45:03 GMT
I just want to wish you good luck in finding a job you like! Thanks, Angie!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 4, 2015 15:46:13 GMT
ashley, it is a fabulous resource and I tell everyone who is job searching to go check it out. I'm so glad to share! I decided to send a follow-up email to the job here in town I applied at a couple of weeks ago that seemed very promising, and used her advice on constructing my email. I've been struggling over what to say or do for a week! |
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Post by likescarrots on Jun 4, 2015 18:30:57 GMT
I would leave it off. If they want to ask you about it they will during the interview.
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