At 01:56 PM 8/27/96 -0400, you wrote:
>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.
>

Isn't that the part of having to try and prove yourself?  Yes, a
well-polished cover letter/resume, selling yourself (talents/experience) to
the employer.  If a resume/cover letter doesn't catch their attention --
you will not be relevant to the job.

john

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