Applying online vs. e-mail vs. mail

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Some hospitals give us a choice of faxing, e-mailing, or mailing our resume to the Nurse recruiter/HR (online applications are blahhh). I want to know which route is the best to ensure that my resume isn't just getting put on a pile and then thrown away or deleted. Also, I can include my cover letter if I mail/fax my resume.

To better answer my question, position yourself as a new grad. How would you apply, given the choices?

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:angryfire

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! :typing

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:angryfire

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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