Improving the Unemployment Rate-How NOT to Apply For a Job in a Down Economy

So I receive this "email" from someone I don't know earlier today and felt compelled to respond.

 

In a message dated 01/05/10 09:48:50 Eastern Standard Time, XYZZZZ writes:

I am looking for a MSCC position...see resume

 

 

 

My response:

 

Dear Ms. XYZZZZZ,

 

Thank you for your resume. While we are not seeking someone with your qualifications I would like to give you some constructive feedback.

 

1. Your approach is a MAJOR turn off. Correspondence to a prospective employer or client should not be reduced to the form and substance of a "tweet"

2. You have done nothing to distinguish yourself- no introduction, no referral source, no sense of commonality (only by opening your attachment does one notice that you took a NAMSAP course-but not that you are even a member)

3. Consider that we live in days where attachments may contain harmful viruses. Few will risk downtime on their computer.

4. Proper sentence construction would be nice

5. So would a proper sign off identifying who you are

 

In these economic times where many are seeking work, it would be prudent to put one's best foot forward.

 

Good luck to you.