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Subject:Greetings and Salutations From:Tharpt2 -at- aol -dot- com To:techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com Date:Mon, 20 Dec 1999 17:38:27 EST
Geez, another job search question...but I guess it can be applied in other
situations...
When writing a cover letter is it considered bad form to begin with the
recruiters first name? Too personal? If so, what is the alternative? This
is especially difficult with a female recruiter (no sexist overtones intended
or implied). Basically I'm having trouble with the Ms., Miss, Mrs., thing.
Also, is an email query considered a formal cover letter? If so, should it
be treated as such with format? Those often don't translate well and sending
a cover letter attachment seems a little redundant and possibly problematic.
