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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MaxKaladin" data-source="post: 1990445" data-attributes="member: 1196">I just thought I'd mention that #'s 1,3,4 and 5 are all things I've had HR types and experienced job-finders (as opposed to perpetual job seekers...) specifically tell to do at one point or another when trying to get a job.  #1:  Any number of companies told me not to bother putting anything descriptive in the email subject line because it all went into a scanning system anyway and that would match me to jobs I was qualified for. #3:  I've been told that it is 'unprofessional' to not include a cover letter even when emailing.  It supposedly makes it look like you're not that interested in the job because you aren't willing to put forth the effort to write a cover letter.  It should be in word processor format for reasons mentioned below.#4:  A lot of hiring folks have told me that they like to see this sort of summary.  Among other things, it supposedly helps them decide if they're going to bother reading the rest of the resume. #5:  I've also been told that sending resumes and attachments in word format is preferred to plain text and that has certainly been my experience when actually having my resume requested.  I think one reason is that so many companies use programs that strip the attachments out and scan them into a resume system to match with jobs.  Also, I've had a lot of people stress having a unique look (without being confusing) to make my resume stand out from the others and that's tough to do with plain text.I'm not saying these things are good things.  I'm just pointing out that they are commonly given advice to job seekers.  In reality, it seems everyone doing hiring has their own preferences and the carefully crafted resume and letter you built using all the advice you got may well just rub the person the wrong way and get trashed.  It's really random whether you're going to get far enough to get someone who matters to look at your resume or not.  Personally, I hate how much things not having anything to do with your technical qualifications have so much to do with the job seeking process.</blockquote>

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