Michelle,



                Based on what I sent Anne I’m thinking most of us will have the same pet peeves. I’m always surprised about the number of applications I’ve seen that reference the wrong job posting or have abysmal spelling/grammar. If there’s a spelling mistake or two, couple of simple typos I don’t worry too much but if I received a large number of applications or I’m running out of fingers to count the errors just in the cover letter they’ll end up in the no pile. I’m also a bit of a stickler for Canadian spelling. There’s some words that are often spelled the American way here but there are some main ones that can end a person up in the no pile if I have enough quality applications.



I also agree with you about applicants that drive you buggy. If the job ad clearly states that only those selected for an interview will be contacted or following the interview I guarantee that I’ll contact you either way, you don’t need phone/email/drop by/send messenger pigeon.



William Shepherd

Collections Officer

Swift Current Museum

44 Robert Street West

Swift Current, Saskatchewan

S9H 4M9

Phone: 306-778-4815

Fax: 306-778-4818



From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Michelle Zupan

Sent: Friday, April 22, 2016 6:34 AM

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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Resume/Application advice



Who goes to the "No" pile instantly:

1) Complete instructions for application not followed (e.g., position requires our form to be completed and it is not).

2) Cover Letter is an email -- written in email speak, overly casual, and not signed.

3) Letter references the wrong job/museum, etc.

4) Absolutely no work history (only book learning).  I don't care if someone has only worked as a burger slinger at McD's -- it matters to me.



Makes it through initial "No" cull to second round, but probably gets cut:

1) Minimal work experience.

2) Did not spell check.

3) Applicants who drive me buggy by a) constantly contacting me about the process (it takes time, folks) or b) stalking me on Facebook or Linkedin



Best of luck!



--

Michelle Zupan

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