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[quote name='JimmieMac']Here's an idea, if you are going for a job where you have to type a cover letter, find a new job.[/QUOTE]

Most jobs that pay well require cover letters.
 
[quote name='Liquid 2']You got in? Nice.[/QUOTE]
Yeah. I got an email over the weekend, but never checked it out.
 
I submit that the GGT does indeed suck and therefore should be a valid tag not only in the OTT, but it every thread, to serve as a reminder that the thread could be worse if it were the GGT.

Except for the rare cases where a thread sucks more than the GGT.
 
[quote name='JimmieMac']Here's an idea, if you are going for a job where you have to type a cover letter, find a new job.[/quote]
Well i would, but McDonald's doesn't pay that well.;)
 
[quote name='JolietJake']Well, got any advice for what to actually do? I didn't get help writing the cover letter, for whatever reason the guy helping me at school forgot that. The template i used had the bulleted list already, i have no idea what to put.[/QUOTE]

Ya, what you should do instead of just listing your skills is reference how you used the skills at a given job, and then how it will apply to the job you are applying for.

For example, at Company X I programmed in C++ and developed a database, which is a crucial part of this job (cite job requirements/description), or whatever. Just make it sound like you're important and can do exactly what they need you to. Avoid anything that you don't feel comfortable with in the job reqs. Also say stuff like "I saw on your company website you are developing _____ and this is what I can bring to the table"
 
[quote name='lordwow']Ya, what you should do instead of just listing your skills is reference how you used the skills at a given job, and then how it will apply to the job you are applying for.

For example, at Company X I programmed in C++ and developed a database, which is a crucial part of this job (cite job requirements/description), or whatever. Just make it sound like you're important and can do exactly what they need you to. Avoid anything that you don't feel comfortable with in the job reqs.[/quote]

Thats kinda the problem, i don't have much work experience. This is for a job at my school, they're known for hiring people close to graduation. I currently work there as a computer lab assistant, so i have kind of an inside knowledge of their hiring practices. I have plenty of experience in doing what would be needed, just not on a professional level, i knew the woman who had the job before, she did nothing i couldn't handle.
 
[quote name='JimmieMac']I don't even have a resume so I don't know shit about shit.[/quote]You can tell me how to make a meal that doesn't involve the use of a microwave.:lol:
 
[quote name='JolietJake']Thats kinda the problem, i don't have much work experience. This is for a job at my school, they're known for hiring people close to graduation. I currently work there as a lab assistant, so i have kind of an inside knowledge of their hiring practices. I have plenty of experience in doing what would be needed, just not on a professional level, i knew the woman who had the job before, she did nothing i couldn't handle.[/QUOTE]

Then accentuate any skills you do have. Communication, technical experience from classes, leadership, etc. Basically say the best things about yourself you could possibly think of.
 
[quote name='krazy14kraz']i love porn[/QUOTE]
Yeah, well...
 
Must destroy GMAC online payment system.

Reversed my mortgage payment not once, not twice, THREE MUDDAfuckEN times. If I'm charged late fee's I'm killing someone.
 
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[quote name='lordwow']Then accentuate any skills you do have. Communication, technical experience from classes, leadership, etc. Basically say the best things about yourself you could possibly think of.[/quote]OK i'll try to think of how to put it. I hate doing this stuff, makes me feel like a salesman.
 
You can blame those three games on KKKasey.

Not my fault fucking chat sucks in MGO. Hearts was the exception while waiting for Ryback to invite me to Undertow/Uno.
 
[quote name='JolietJake']OK i'll try to think of how to put it. I hate doing this stuff, makes me feel like a salesman.[/quote]Welcome to the lame world of being an adult. =[
 
[quote name='Liquid 2']Here are those screens I promised you, rabbitt:
Dashboard: http://i32.tinypic.com/2mmeosg.png
Artist page: http://img110.imageshack.us/my.php?image=ooioolistenfreeatlastfmre2.png[/QUOTE]

Dope. I stopped by a record store today that had an impressive collection of cds and vinyls. Here's what I grabbed:

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(The games are from TRU)
 
Since this is all thats changed, I'll just post it. The only thing i don't like, is that I'm repeating some of what is in the resume.

I would bring to the school a wide range of skills and attributes, including:
·[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
·[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]Strong leadership qualities
·[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]Years of technical knowledge, gained both in and out of class
·[FONT=&quot] [/FONT]Dependability
 
It's not a bad thing to repeat some of what is in the resume (you want to highlight your strongest points), just don't write exclusively what is in your resume.
 
[quote name='lanzarlaluna']Welcome to the lame world of being an adult. =[[/quote]It makes me see why some car salesmen are so damn good, they can BS a person straight to their face without blinking. Wish i could do that, then again, i feel dirty enough as it is.
 
Nice haul; especially with the Mono and Jaguar love. What's that CD on the bottom?

And are you flipping those Fantastic Four games?
 
[quote name='JolietJake']It makes me see why some car salesmen are so damn good, they can BS a person straight to their face without blinking. Wish i could do that, then again, i feel dirty enough as it is.[/QUOTE]

Ya but you're not really bsing or lying, you're just focusing on what skills and experience you have that they require.

One person I knew once argued with me that you should have to do this in a job interview, but I counter with the fact that companies who are interviewing you do the same thing. No one goes "Ya, upper management here doesn't give a shit about you."
 
[quote name='Liquid 2']Nice haul; especially with the Mono and Jaguar love. What's that CD on the bottom?

And are you flipping those Fantastic Four games?[/QUOTE]

CD on the bottom is Boris / Boris At Last -Feedbacker-.

Yeah, I'm flipping those F4's. I paid $12 for all of 'em. I need to make a trading account at BlockBuster though.
 
It turns out that that tiny local record store I go to probably isn't getting $$$$yTardust. I'll have to check the other one that's more out of the way to see if they're getting it.

Did you find a good price for it online?
 
[quote name='Liquid 2']It turns out that that tiny local record store I go to probably isn't getting $$$$yTardust. I'll have to check the other one that's more out of the way to see if they're getting it.

Did you find a good price for it online?[/QUOTE]

It looks like the vinyl is retailing for $20. It's $15.99 here.

Free shipping is on orders over $25, and I've seen a few other things that interest me so I might have to do it that way. The record store I was at today is getting it in though, so I might give them a call first.
 
[quote name='rabbitt']It looks like the vinyl is retailing for $20. It's $15.99 here.

Free shipping is on orders over $25, and I've seen a few other things that interest me so I might have to do it that way. The record store I was at today is getting it in though, so I might give them a call first.[/QUOTE]
Cool, thanks.

Check out those Boredoms albums yet?
 
[quote name='lordwow']Ya but you're not really bsing or lying, you're just focusing on what skills and experience you have that they require.

One person I knew once argued with me that you should have to do this in a job interview, but I counter with the fact that companies who are interviewing you do the same thing. No one goes "Ya, upper management here doesn't give a shit about you."[/quote]
Oh yeah, thats completely true. Neither party is being completely transparent. They don't want to focus on the negative aspects of the job anymore than you do on yourself. Otherwise no one would ever want the job.
 
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