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Who do I address my cover letter to?

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Usually, you'll want to address your cover letter to the head of the department you're apply to. If you don't know their name, look them up online or call the company and ask for their name.

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How do I address a resume that I will be hand delivering?

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The standard protocol for address is as follows: Re: Job opening title Name, Title Company Name Street Address City, State, Zip If hand delivering, the address and zip may not be necessary. Remember to treat everyone you meet in and around the business with the utmost friendliness and professionalism. You never know, the obnoxious smoker standing outside the door may be your potential boss.

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What should go on top, the resume, then cover letter, then other documents, or does the cover letter go on top?

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The cover letter should always go on top, hence its name "cover letter." I usually don't include any other documents besides resume and cover letter. Simply state they are available upon request. This forces the hiring person to make a decision and if they don't contact you to ask for the backup documentation, I can guarantee that the resume isn't being considered. If they call you in for an interview, bring any additional documents at that time.

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Do I need to put my resume and cover letter in an envelope to hand deliver them?

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Yes, you may, but it is not necessary.

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Can I hand-write the address of the recipient of the resume on my envelope?

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Yes, this is very common. In fact, it's cumbersome to print envelopes, and if it's just one letter, no one really bothers adjusting all those settings on their printer. Write legibly and elegantly. The main purpose of the address on the front side (the side with the stamps) is so the postal service knows where to send it. In most countries, these addresses are read and sorted automatically.

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Can I put the name of a person who works at the company I'm applying at on my resume envelope?

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Yes, this is always a good idea. It won't help much, but it helps a little at least. Moreover, some companies offer hiring bonuses to their employees if they help getting new people on board.

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