Job Application ?

[crabby]

I have worked as a carpenter for the same company for the past 21 years building water and waste water treatment plants. Last October I was laid off for lack of work and they have no bids coming up. I just learned of a job opening (non-construction) that is related to the type of projects we build that I should quilify for. My question is since I have not fill out a job application in 21 years which would be better a cover letter or a resume? Or are they basiclly the same thing?

 

[warbirdlover]

Usually a cover letter goes with the resume.

Good luck!!

 

[Rockford35]

Your resume is attached to the back of the cover letter. The letter is usually something written out to the HR group who will be responsible in picking your resume over others. Basically anything to get you a leg up goes in here. It's meant to be more personal, to show your human side over the more stagnant resume listings that is attached.

Show them who you really are. Make sure to include the "keywords" from the job listing and don't be afraid to show your skillset within this letter. It makes you appear more real and gives you a character that people are more apt to remember.

Good luck with the application. :thumbs up:

R35

 

[clemsonhacker]

just dont included nude pics of yourself.(it doesnt help)

 

[MCDavis]

just dont included nude pics of yourself.(it doesnt help)

Sounds like a personal problem to me! :laugh:

If you know anyone at the company you're considering, see if they can get you a personal interview away from the office...maybe meet for a drink after work. A resume/application doesn't compare to a face to face meeting.

 

[eclark53520]

Sounds like a personal problem to me! :laugh:

If you know anyone at the company you're considering, see if they can get you a personal interview away from the office...maybe meet for a drink after work. A resume/application doesn't compare to a face to face meeting.

Just dont get piss-ass drunk...or go streaking...that doesnt help either.

 

[clemsonhacker]

niether does boning the bosses wife

 

[eclark53520]

niether does boning the bosses wife

But at least thats worth it

 

[mddubya]

niether does boning the bosses wife

Unless she is part owner of the company and has hiring abilities, in that case, make sure you do a damn good job of boning her!:laugh:

Oh, and good luck BTW!!!!!

 

[Pa Jayhawk]

A cover letter goes with a resume to better explain your intent and is oriented for each specific company. Check out Monster.com for more information on what to include in each.

http://career-advice.monster.com/resume-tips/home.aspx

Good Luck!!!

 

[crabby]

Thanks guys for all the great help. The job is with my local government. Not to jinxs myself I have a gut feeling (and a big gut to go with it) I might get it. The job has not gone public yet it is still in internal status. As far as sending nude photos of myself with my application, or getting stupid drunk and streaking, that might work. After seeing that they would probably end up with a long term disabillity, which means more chances of employment (process of elimination) . As far as boning the bosses wife a mans got to do what got to do to get a head in life.

 

[eclark53520]

Thanks guys for all the great help. The job is with my local government. Not to jinxs myself I have a gut feeling (and a big gut to go with it) I might get it. The job has not gone public yet it is still in internal status. As far as sending nude photos of myself with my application, or getting stupid drunk and streaking, that might work. After seeing that they would probably end up with a long term disabillity, which means more chances of employment (process of elimination) . As far as boning the bosses wife a mans got to do what got to do to get a head in life.

Crabby....your a good man.

but seriously...only 68 posts since august of '05??? Man you need to get with it.

 

[Wi-Golfer]

As far as boning the bosses wife a mans got to do what got to do to get a head in life.

Work sucks, but not as much as the boss's wife.:laugh: