I am sending in a resume to a job, and I need to know what I should do with my cover letter. The letter is complete, so i'm not asking about the content. However, my problem is, I don't know the name of the person is that's conducting the hiring procedures. I contacted the human resources department, and the woman I spoke with told me that they receive the resumes and cover letters, and then just fax it to the department of the position i'm applying for. She told me to just address it to human resources. So, if that's the case, when I say Dear..... when beginning my cover letter, what would I put? Dear who? Do I put To Whom It May Concern: ? That sounds kind of stupid in my opinion. Anyone have any suggestions as to what I should put, or should I just skip it altogether? I want to be polite and professional. Thank you!
2006-11-17 16:04:48 · 13 answers · asked by LibraT 4 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A few books that have tips recommend using "Dear Hiring Manager" or even leaving that part of it out of the letter.
If the hiring department asked you to put it 'Attention Human Resources,' then you should do just that.
2006-11-17 16:16:40 · answer #1 · answered by slimjammarata 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really can't get a name and they told you to address it to "Human Resources", you could put "Dear Human Resources Manager". But really, I would try to get a name. Does the company have a website that lists their executives or management? I doubt the company will be offended, but I understand that you're trying to make the best possible impression. If you can't get a name, just make sure that everything else is impeccable.
2006-11-18 00:09:54 · answer #2 · answered by diacar60 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im taking a class about this kinda thing this semester and the proper way to address some one (future employer) is to call them by full name or To Whom It May Concern. It may sound stupid but its correct I promise. Good Luck with the job!!!
2006-11-18 00:15:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Personnel
2006-11-18 00:07:42 · answer #4 · answered by sassy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use either
Dear Sir/Madam
To Whom It May Concern
OR
Call ahead of time and see who is the main hiring personnel. It doesn't hurt to call ahead for things like this; the receptionist will know.
Good luck!
2006-11-18 00:15:52 · answer #5 · answered by Angela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should start like this
To:
Coble Milk Inc.
191 Milk Lane
Cowville Mn. 23456
From:
Milk Man
234 Cow Barn St.
Cowville Mn. 23456
Attention: Director of Human Resources
I am seeking a position with a company that can benifit from my 45 years of dairy farm experience blah blah bah..................................................
Get the idea, hope this helped
2006-11-18 00:16:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
To whom it may concern or just skip it and head it to the department you want it IT go to
2006-11-18 00:08:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The proper format is Dear Sir or Madam:
Good luck!
2006-11-18 00:08:13 · answer #8 · answered by Rebecca 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just to be safe, you can just put the name of the company or just put, to whom this may concern.
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2006-11-18 02:31:18 · answer #9 · answered by mama mia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would put to whom it may concern
2006-11-18 00:12:28 · answer #10 · answered by mpblackbelt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋