So I receive this "email" from someone I don't know earlier today and felt compelled to respond.
In a message dated 01/05/10 09:48:50 Eastern Standard Time, XYZZZZ writes:
I am looking for a MSCC position…see resumeMy response:
Dear Ms. XYZZZZZ,
Thank you for your resume. While we are not seeking someone with your qualifications I would like to give you some constructive feedback.
1. Your approach is a MAJOR turn off. Correspondence to a prospective employer or client should not be reduced to the form and substance of a "tweet"
2. You have done nothing to distinguish yourself- no introduction, no referral source, no sense of commonality (only by opening your attachment does one notice that you took a NAMSAP course-but not that you are even a member)
3. Consider that we live in days where attachments may contain harmful viruses. Few will risk downtime on their computer.
4. Proper sentence construction would be nice
5. So would a proper sign off identifying who you are
In these economic times where many are seeking work, it would be prudent to put one's best foot forward.
Good luck to you.
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