There is a "resume deadline" of friday to turn in my resume. I just found out about the opening the other day

Question

The deadline to turn it in is Friday. I just found out about the job yesterday and have been scrambling to update my resume and write a pertinent "letter of interest".
Will it look bad if I turn in my resume tomorrow? It's supposed to be either mailed or emailed, but I'm afraid the mail won't get there in time. The job has been posted in the paper since july 24th, but I only occasionally peruse the employment section. Will it look terrible if it arrives on the day before the deadline?

I'm considering turning it in personally, and not even mailing it. Should I do this? The ad specifies either email or mail, but I think emailing a resume is unprofessional. Please advise!!!!

Answer 1

I would e-mail it just to be sure it gets there on time!

And there's nothing wrong with e-mailing it on Friday. All that means, is that the manager in charge of hiring is going to be really looking at the resumes starting Monday.

Answer 2

Turning it in on Thursday is fine. They've been receiving and sorting resumes since the ad was posted, and it means they're going to start picking candidates after Friday. It won't look bad as long as it's there by Friday. Use email. It's not unprofessional. We just hired a young professional through MonsterBoard, and almost all of the good resumes came by email. Recruiters rely on email very heavily, particularly if it's a larger company. I would suggest using email instead of dropping it off, to comply with the directions in the ad. Some companies have a blanket rule that they don't accept personally dropped-off resumes, since they don't want to see you before they assess the resume (they don't want to be charged later with discrimination, etc. so they keep the process as blind as possible). Follow their instructions!

Answer 3

It's not necessarily unprofessional, on the contrary, some companies have people hired just to process these resumes and this is why they specifically ask potential candidates to send them via e-mail.
It's not inappropriate if you send it a day before the deadline...what's that deadline for then? I can see you're not confident in almost nothing this company states :D Ok...send your resume via e-mail, but take into account some decent rules:

http://www.cvtips.com/email_resume.html

Also, have it written in a neuter font (like Arial or Times Roman)

Answer 4

E-mail the resume' as requested. When (I say when because I have confidence in you) you get a call for the interview, then take the high end resume' on good paper with a separate list of refs to give them in person. Do not be afraid about bringing a few extra copies, just in case of spills, etc. or you might want to read along with the HR interviewer. Best of luck.

Answer 5

Stop panicking no it will not look bad sending it the day before the deadline usually that is better because you will probably end up on the top. Also if they say email or mail do just that its not about what you think is professional or not today you just can't walk in companies like you could years ago. Plus it will show them that you do not follow directions well. Life is simple keep it simple. GOOD LUCK.

Answer 6

If the ad specifies mail or email, do not deliver it in person. Since you are already so close to the deadline, email it. When the employer specifies they want it this way, there is nothing wrong or unprofessional about it. In fact, most employers prefer it this way now.

Answer 7

Keep to timeline is one good attribute. Since submission is allowed via e-mail, it would make it alot more easier to keep to timeline. Since the submission is indicated as via mail or e-mail, appearing in-person will not look good on you. Keep to instructions on the ad and more importantly keep to timeline.