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How do I address a cover letter if I don't know the person's name? |
I found a job that I want to apply to online. The thing is that I don't know the person's name that I address it to. I know I can't use "To Whom It May Concern." What can I use? Find out the person's name. That shows an HR professional that you care about getting the position enough to do some work. Often you can get the HR manager's job if you go to the company's website. If that doesn't work, call and ask for the HR managers name (it works best if you call any department other than HR. HR folks can be a protective lot and not give out that info.) If that doesn't work, call HR and try this out "I'm a bit embarrassed, your HR manager called me and asked me to send some information but I lost their name, would you help me out?" Yeah, a bit sneaky, but it has worked for me every time. Key hear is to use the wrong pronoun. Since you don't know if the HR manager is male or female, using the wrong pronoun will be a dead giveaway. I used "their" instead of "him" or "her" on purpose. Best of luck in your job search. You can use "Dear Sir or Madam" You can also demonstrate that you're an innovative job seeker by calling the company or visiting their web site and finding out the name of the HR person or hiring manager. Make sure you get the correct spelling and gender. Good luck. Put "Dear Sir or Madam". "Dear Sir or Madam" is the correct salutation. Yes you should use To Whom it May Concern, why wouldn't you? But, if you are really ballsy, just call the company around lunchtime (you will not get regular hard-nosed receptionist and the fill in may give info easier) and just tell them you want to apply and would like to actually address the letter to the hiring manager, make sure the person spells the name for you. While you're at it, try to get a fax number and fax the resume, that way your resume won't sit in an overcrowed inbox. Good luck 15+ years hiring experience Address it to Human Resources Manager or Personnel Manager or Recruitment Officer and never "To whom it May Concern" which brings a completely different picture from the one you want to create. If you need more help on this subject, ask me, I have a Diploma in Human Resources Management. |
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