Unless stated otherwise I often address my letters "To those whom it may concern", first because not all organizations have a hiring manager, but also because it is my impression that for many positions resumes often get passed up a chain of individuals, or may be reviewed  by a group of colleges. I have always thought addressing it to the hiring manager was too specific and discounts others involved  in the process. 


On Sun, Aug 18, 2013 at 9:25 AM, Elizabeth Simon <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
If I get 101 letters, I'll choose the best qualified person for the job, regardless of how the cover letter is addressed. I think the point this thread highlights is that hiring organizations should give applicants a name to address -- even if it's just "Hiring Manager" -- rather than making them waste their time guessing.


On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 4:21 PM, Jim Lyons <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
And it implies you have more interest in your museum than do the hundred other applicants that addressed their letter "To whom it may concern".

To put it another way, suppose you got 101 letters asking for employment.  100 say "To whom it may concern", the other says "Dear Mr. Jones", and you can only read one of the 101 letters.  Which will it be?


On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 6:03 AM, Nelson, Karen N. <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
Using a specific name shows that you have done at least minimal research on the entity.
Sorry if this is a repeat of earlier posts.

Karen N. Nelson
Chateau de Morès State Historic Site
P O Box 106
Medora, ND 58645
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Why wouldn't you just address the cover letter to the executive director when in doubt? They are the one's with the ultimate hiring power. 

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On Aug 16, 2013, at 8:06 PM, Tim Bottoms <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Actually, I do, but then I'm old!
 
Tim


On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 10:58 PM, . . <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
I'm curious as to why anyone just doesn't use the good ole "To whom it may concern" anymore? 

-Isabella



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