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drinkinghotchocolate		#61	[-]
Posts: 30572 (12/23/08 02:06 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Proofread carefully to see if you any words out. Remove this ad Anyone else involved in hiring want to weigh in on the fancy paper debate? Here's another dealbreaker for me - people who can't properly answer the "weakness" question. I know you think you are the cats ass when you tell me "I'm too perfect" or some other bullshit answer of the like, but I will judge you negatively if you can't come up with an appropriate answer.
Baby Please		#62	[-]
Posts: 4681 (12/23/08 02:09 PM) Baby Pees Reply Quote More Recent Posts	and what is the appropriate answer? ! and I'd also like to hear what others who do hiring have to say about nice stock cream paper, is it going in the trash ala DHC or will you at least look at it?????
unkle greggo		#63	[-]
Posts: 3652 (12/23/08 02:10 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Honestly., DHC, 99.9% of my resumes are e-mailed, so they are on whatever paper we print them on. But I look at every last one. Even the ones that people drop off on green paper.
factoryhurl		#64	[-]
Posts: 5080 (12/23/08 02:14 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts	just a nice off white strathmore sheet with some cotton in it and a watermark is better than run of the mill printer paper like you would buy at staples. it is gets too fussy, it is kind of weird.
Visa Declined		#65	[-]
Posts: 3753 (12/23/08 02:14 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I personally dont discriminate based on the quality or color of the paper, but I probably would laugh at it which likely is not the reaction the sender was hoping for.
drinkinghotchocolate		#66	[-]
Posts: 30573 (12/23/08 02:14 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Baby Please wrote: and what is the appropriate answer? ! and I'd also like to hear what others who do hiring have to say about nice stock cream paper, is it going in the trash ala DHC or will you at least look at it????? An actual weakness. I cringe at anyone who tries to pass off something that is actually a strength. If you don't have a lot of experience - say that, but then sell why you are still a good fit (hard worker, very driven, etc).
drinkinghotchocolate		#67	[-]
Posts: 30574 (12/23/08 02:16 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Visa Declined wrote: I personally dont discriminate based on the quality or color of the paper, but I probably would laugh at it which likely is not the reaction the sender was hoping for. Exactly. If I had an amazing candidate who happened to use frou-frou paper, I would still interview the person - but generally I find the top people aren't the ones sending me fancy paper. They know their qualifications are getting them the interview
Baby Please		#68	[-]
Posts: 4682 (12/23/08 02:19 PM) Baby Pees Reply Quote More Recent Posts	ust a nice off white strathmore sheet with some cotton in it and a watermark is better than run of the mill printer paper like you would buy at staples. this is what mine is on, it's like letter head paper, but just cream colored. so that's ok? You people are freaking me out!
drinkinghotchocolate		#69	[-]
Posts: 30575 (12/23/08 02:23 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	99% of the resumes I get are on standard printer paper, so yeah Beep your resume would stand out as frou-frou to me, especially if it isn't white This may only be an issue with me though, who knows. Drives me freaking bonkers
Baby Please		#70	[-]
Posts: 4683 (12/23/08 02:25 PM) Baby Pees Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Proofread carefully to see if you any words out. Remove this ad I HAVE NEVER BEEN FROU-FROU IN MY LIFE! Fine! I'll go get plain white paper
unkle greggo		#71	[-]
Posts: 3655 (12/23/08 02:26 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts	The only complaint I could think about with the paper is that it could go against why I have my receptionist block out personal info. I like to look a resume without making assumptions about a persons age, sex, or background. Frou-frou paper will make me assume you're a frumpy arts and crafts broad.
Visa Declined		#72	[-]
Posts: 3754 (12/23/08 02:26 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	its hard to say without seeing it. If its just simple, nice quality paper, thats OK, but you arent doing yourself any favors if the first thing they notice about your resume is the thickness of the paper and its color.
TexasBlues		#73	[-]
Posts: 5481 (12/23/08 02:29 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Regular printer paper? Really? I'm with beep - I've always done mine on a heavier stock, white or cream. I have a job, so I guess it didn't consign me to the trash pile, but now I'm freaked out about what to do next time.
SmrtAss		#74	[-]
Posts: 4935 (12/23/08 02:38 PM) Lazy ass bitch, please Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Yeah, I guess I'll omit the glittered paper and the confetti that pops out when you open the envelope. It's alright that I sign it with a lipstick kiss, though, right? ETA: In my original post, I said nice quality paper, not fancy, not frou-frou, so I guess it depends on the definition. I used white paper that was heavier than copy paper and looked a bit more elegant. Last Edited By: SmrtAss 12/23/08 02:40 PM. Edited 1 times.
Latt14		#75	[-]
Posts: 571 (12/23/08 02:47 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Just thought I'd throw this out there. I'm a relatively recent college graduate (May 2008) from the University of Scranton (yes it really is a shitty town) in the northeast with a B.S. in Finance. Three weeks ago, I finished up a temp position that I had since mid-September, and have since not been able to find any leads on a new job. The temp position didn't really give me any real world experience, but I needed the money so I took it. Any advice my fellow sucksters could give me that are in the industry and possibly what I should look to get into would be greatly appreciated! I'm currently in the Philadelphia area if anyone is hiring....
unkle greggo		#76	[-]
Posts: 3659 (12/23/08 03:00 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts	My sister in law has a similar degree and has had recent luck with credit card companies and banks.
factoryhurl		#77	[-]
Posts: 5085 (12/23/08 03:11 PM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Baby Please wrote: ust a nice off white strathmore sheet with some cotton in it and a watermark is better than run of the mill printer paper like you would buy at staples. this is what mine is on, it's like letter head paper, but just cream colored. so that's ok? You people are freaking me out! that's totally appropriate. it's the colored and marbled stocks or the papers with borders and crap on them that look like you would rather be scrapbooking than looking for a job that are no-no's.
angelinab		#78	[-]
Posts: 484 (12/23/08 03:36 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts	I haven't needed a resume in like...ever... but I have one just in case. Guess I should rethink scenting it with my favorite perfume.
Visa Declined		#79	[-]
Posts: 3755 (12/23/08 03:43 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts	unkle greggo wrote: My sister in law has a similar degree and has had recent luck with credit card companies and banks. yeah, check out the newspapers and record companies as well. I hear they are hiring Geezus christ, I am so glad I didnt graduate during a recession. I had multiple job offers before I even received a diploma. Do they still have jobs in Philly?
Trixie Delight		#80	[-]
Posts: 26128 (12/23/08 04:55 PM) put Angel in the corner Reply Quote More Recent Posts	Proofread carefully to see if you any words out. Remove this ad Don't freak out, Beep. I get so many emailed to me, that I actually like the occasional resume that gets dropped off on quality paper. Frankly, I think if somebody takes the time to personally drop off a resume to me and doesn't have the attention to detail with paper quality, they drop a notch.

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