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           [log in to unmask] "Laura Mahoney" writes:

> What I really meant by that is that experience speaks for itself no matter
> how flowery and creative a cover letter may be.  Let's face it, you have
> to be able to PROVE that you have the experience to back any
> statements mentioned in a cover letter.  While some employers may take
> your word for it, most will probably want names, dates and places.  Just
> my opinion...
>
> >>> Eugene W. Dillenburg <[log in to unmask]> 08/27/96
> 01:23pm >>>
> At 09:56 AM 8/27/96 -0400, Stephen Ringle wrote:
>
> <snip>
> >Not to mention, a cover letter is only one part of
> >the application process -- a good resume is certainly more important!
>
>
> There are some who would disagree.  Me, I'm a content-over-form kind
> of guy, and if a prospective employee can show me his/her
> talents/experience, I don't much care whether it's in a letter, a resume, a
> form, or how it's presented (if not relevant to the job).
>
> But hey, that's just me.
>
>
>
> Eugene W. Dillenburg
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