but not a CV, do you think this is an assumption that I will send one, or that they do not require it?
2006-09-07 03:30:32 · 11 answers · asked by emily_jane2379 5 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
I'm ok with the covering letter bit, and the referrees, it's just whether they would consider the omission of a CV as a careless oversight or the inclusion of one as not following instructions
2006-09-07 03:34:23 · update #1
phone them up
it might be a test of your initiative and confidence to ask if in doubt
2006-09-07 03:36:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Am just going through some job applications now. Please, if you do one thing and one thing only, do exactly what they ask for. If they don't want a cv or ask for one then don't send one. Your cv may be brillant but application forms are used for a reason and that is to make sure the company is getting all the info IT wants and makes the whole recruitment process a whole lot easier.
If applicants can't follow simple recruitment instructions then I'm afraid I bin them straight away.
Good luck with the job application!
2006-09-07 03:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by Stookie2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will almost certainly be expecting a CV with the letter.
Tell them why you are writing - is it in response to an advertisement? Say where you saw the advert and quote any reference number as well as the job title. Why are you interested? What can you do for the organisation? What are your strengths? Match the terminology used in the advert and job description.
Elaborate on your most relevant skills and experiences that are mentioned on your CV. Show enthusiasm for the company and the job - do some research by checking out their website and finding out as much as you can about them. Demonstrate knowledge of their products or services. Keep your letter to about one A4 page.
If you're not sure how to layout your CV, then check out my guide at: http://www.journalism.co.uk/features/story1953.shtml
2006-09-08 07:54:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably expect a CV as standard, providing we're talking about a real job at an office, rather than working at the checkouts at a supermarket.
But I do like someone's idea of phoning them up, or maybe emailing them. It shows initiative to check, and shows that you are keen to get it right. I doubt they'll think negatively of you for checking beforehand.
2006-09-07 03:43:56 · answer #4 · answered by Steve-Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
include the CV. They are assuming you're not totally daft
cover letter 1 page
cv - 2 pages
any longer and i'd throw it away...sorry but thats the way the world is.
2006-09-07 03:39:00 · answer #5 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they talking about a cover letter explaining why you need the job and the skills you feel you have the job, search for cover letter on interet and provide referree like teachers you know
2006-09-07 03:32:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will probably have to send a CV at somepoint anyway, It would do no harm to put it in
2006-09-07 03:37:38 · answer #7 · answered by Dark_Mushroom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will set CV in your letter therefore no need for CV.
2006-09-08 04:57:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just send one anyway. Most companies like to have one.
2006-09-07 03:36:07 · answer #9 · answered by clare s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure they assume you will send one. I've never heard of a company that didn't want that information.
2006-09-07 03:34:19 · answer #10 · answered by skwonripken 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋