Applying online vs. e-mail vs. mail

tvccrn · Nov 07, 2009, 07:34 PM

Re: Applying online vs. e-mail vs. mail

Originally Posted by L8RRN

I just wanted to point out that you may want to copy and paste your resume in the body of the email under your "cover letter." You have to play with it some because of formatting issues, though. Attachments sometimes don't get opened because of the threat of viruses, etc.

If you can't go in person, email is the way to go because they can easily forward to the nurse manager, etc. I would also suggest emailing AND faxing a resume, though. One person may get all the emails and someone else could potentially see your faxed resume.

Good luck!!!

One way to get around the formatting issues is to make sure that your resume is in PDF format.

newboy · Nov 07, 2009, 08:27 PM

Re: Applying online vs. e-mail vs. mail

Originally Posted by tvccrn

One way to get around the formatting issues is to make sure that your resume is in PDF format.

OMG!! So I have to attach my resume in PDF format?? I've been attaching my resume from MS word so its in DOC format!! Does it make a difference?

NinetyNine · Nov 07, 2009, 08:48 PM

Re: Applying online vs. e-mail vs. mail

Originally Posted by newboy

OMG!! So I have to attach my resume in PDF format?? I've been attaching my resume from MS word so its in DOC format!! Does it make a difference?

Newboy:
The problem with Word is there are so many different formats and sometimes your format doesn't match with the potential employers format so PDF is a good way to go. I personally think it looks better and is more professional BUT Word is fine too. Just make sure to attach it AND copy and paste to the body of the e-mail. Happy applying!

*MedSurgeMess* · Nov 07, 2009, 09:03 PM

Re: Applying online vs. e-mail vs. mail

Originally Posted by newboy

OMG!! So I have to attach my resume in PDF format?? I've been attaching my resume from MS word so its in DOC format!! Does it make a difference?

Or, instead of PDF, use RTF which will allow it to be read regardless of what word processing program opens it

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