I've been applying for jobs in design companies, but have not had any luck, not even initial interviews. I am a career changer with a very solid background and aptitude with design, but no formal experience. Having said that, I have yet to receive any responses to even my conventional MBA job cover letters. This makes me question my approach to the cover letter. My personal style is evident in my writing, which I get compliments for, but I wonder if it is harming my chances in this context. I just finished one for a company that I really admire and aspire to work for called Continuum. Is anyone willing to give it a look, whether you are in the design/innovation/business anthropology/branding industry or not, and give me your impression?
Thank you,
Paul
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Hello Paul i wouldn't mind taking a look at it I have held a lot of senior level design positions in my 10 years of design experience and would love to give you any feedback about your layout if it helps I can even send you mind and perhaps some resources to help.
Most Hiring Managers review a resume in less than 2 minutes. A cover letter isn't even in the scope of what they want to see. Concentrate on your resume and "Thank you" letter after the interview.
Judy Tomlinson
Paul,
Want a design job at Disney?
The Director of Veterans Outreach at Disney is a personal friend. Let me know if you want to go after this.
Thanks- John
My name is Richard Buck, a Marine Corp vet. I would be happy to review it and help you.
Semper Fi
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Paul,
I would not mind taking a look at it. I have interviewed and hired many people over the years, and have had stacks of resumes cross my desk. If you can post your e-mail address, i will ping you. I just don't want to put my e-mail here and get 2000 resumes to look at.
Brian
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