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.



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