Resume by hand or by email?
Posted: Wed Dec 18, 2024 8:07 am
Many people come to the offices of the Adecco Foundation and leave a copy of their CV, so that we can contact them in case of suitable offers for their profile. Many also ask us for advice: should I hand in my CV or send it by email to the company I want to work for? The answer is: it depends. The following guidelines will help us make the best decision, depending on our case:
IF WE RESPOND TO AN OFFER IN QUESTION…
-We will do it through the same channel of its publication . That is, if we have seen it published on a job portal , it is best to register from there and, if necessary, reinforce our candidacy through an email. Who should we send it to? Many companies have a Work with us section on their website (in which they provide an email address or a form) and, if not, we can investigate on Linkedin about the Human Resources person who could lead the selection process. In these cases, we recommend:
In the subject of the email, we will put the exact name of the offer.
The body of the email should not be too long: greeting (good morning/good afternoon), one-line introduction (name and profession), brief explanation of what we could contribute to the position in question and closing with our contact information (phone, email and professional networks, if we have them). We can take advantage of this to introduce a keyword , that is, a word related to our sector, so that the company sees that we "have control".
We will attach our email in PDF, a universal format that almost everyone can open.
-If, on the other hand, we have seen the offer in the newspaper or on a sign in a shop on the street (the legendary Staff Needed ) , it is a good idea to leave the CV in hand. In this case, we must bear in mind that lebanon phone number data the time when we printed 100 CVs and handed them out to companies is a thing of the past : we must have one adapted to each offer or, at least, several versions and hand out the one that best suits us in each case. If, for example, we are applying for a position in sales, we will highlight the related experiences and training: (clerk, cashier, etc.). If we are applying for an administrative position, we will emphasise our most appropriate skills and experiences (jobs we have held in offices, mastery of Office, etc.).
*When handing in your CV, remember to always present it in a “protected” manner in an envelope or folder, to prevent the document from becoming wrinkled or damaged.
IF WE SEND OUR APPLICATION SPONTANEOUSLY…
If we want to offer our services to a company, without a specific offer, we recommend always using email, unless it is a business or a store on the street. In these cases, it is best to ask for the manager of the store/business in question, introduce ourselves and give them our CV, emphasizing that we would love to be part of future selection processes. * Remember! Take great care of your image and your clothing: if you make a good first impression, you will have a much greater chance of being remembered.
Another exception to handing in your CV is employment agencies. They are dedicated to intermediating offers and it may be a good idea to go to the closest ones to request information and hand in your CV. In most cases, you will also have to register on their employment portal.
IF WE RESPOND TO AN OFFER IN QUESTION…
-We will do it through the same channel of its publication . That is, if we have seen it published on a job portal , it is best to register from there and, if necessary, reinforce our candidacy through an email. Who should we send it to? Many companies have a Work with us section on their website (in which they provide an email address or a form) and, if not, we can investigate on Linkedin about the Human Resources person who could lead the selection process. In these cases, we recommend:
In the subject of the email, we will put the exact name of the offer.
The body of the email should not be too long: greeting (good morning/good afternoon), one-line introduction (name and profession), brief explanation of what we could contribute to the position in question and closing with our contact information (phone, email and professional networks, if we have them). We can take advantage of this to introduce a keyword , that is, a word related to our sector, so that the company sees that we "have control".
We will attach our email in PDF, a universal format that almost everyone can open.
-If, on the other hand, we have seen the offer in the newspaper or on a sign in a shop on the street (the legendary Staff Needed ) , it is a good idea to leave the CV in hand. In this case, we must bear in mind that lebanon phone number data the time when we printed 100 CVs and handed them out to companies is a thing of the past : we must have one adapted to each offer or, at least, several versions and hand out the one that best suits us in each case. If, for example, we are applying for a position in sales, we will highlight the related experiences and training: (clerk, cashier, etc.). If we are applying for an administrative position, we will emphasise our most appropriate skills and experiences (jobs we have held in offices, mastery of Office, etc.).
*When handing in your CV, remember to always present it in a “protected” manner in an envelope or folder, to prevent the document from becoming wrinkled or damaged.
IF WE SEND OUR APPLICATION SPONTANEOUSLY…
If we want to offer our services to a company, without a specific offer, we recommend always using email, unless it is a business or a store on the street. In these cases, it is best to ask for the manager of the store/business in question, introduce ourselves and give them our CV, emphasizing that we would love to be part of future selection processes. * Remember! Take great care of your image and your clothing: if you make a good first impression, you will have a much greater chance of being remembered.
Another exception to handing in your CV is employment agencies. They are dedicated to intermediating offers and it may be a good idea to go to the closest ones to request information and hand in your CV. In most cases, you will also have to register on their employment portal.