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Exceptionally Excellent - July 2 I was telling a friend tonight that one of the things I hate about job hunting is writing cover letters. I told her I'd rather go jogging in a sleet storm. This isn't modesty. There are things I'm very good at, and I don't mind saying so when the occasion arises. But to proclaim, time after time, that I have exceptional skills at (pick a task) or am excellent at (pick a job) just strikes me as being phony. And that's what I hate about it. There should definitely be a better system. I sometimes thing my ideal cover letter would be something on the order of: "Dear Hiring Person: "I need a job. I have the skills noted in my resume, which is attached. If you want me to come work for you, please reply to this message." I think I'll give that a little more thought... Text � copyright 2000-2006 Becky
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