Originally Posted by NanoSurf
(Post 1382228)
Would anyone recommend including a cover letter when you apply? Who should it be addressed to?
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Originally Posted by NanoSurf
(Post 1382246)
It seems like the cover letter in aviation is dead. I just don't want to make a mistake...
Now, if you were going to a job fair and talking to the Atlas reps, giving them your resume, your PAQ, an internal rec letter if you have one, AND a cover letter probably wouldn't be a mistake. But it's been covered in the thread multiple times, as far as the email submission goes, not necessary. |
Originally Posted by xjtguy
(Post 1382256)
I'm not so sure I'd go so far as to say it's dead. There were a few apps open for other carriers recently that had an upload option for cover letters, etc.
Now, if you were going to a job fair and talking to the Atlas reps, giving them your resume, your PAQ, an internal rec letter if you have one, AND a cover letter probably wouldn't be a mistake. But it's been covered in the thread multiple times, as far as the email submission goes, not necessary. |
Originally Posted by xjtguy
(Post 1382256)
I'm not so sure I'd go so far as to say it's dead. There were a few apps open for other carriers recently that had an upload option for cover letters, etc.
Now, if you were going to a job fair and talking to the Atlas reps, giving them your resume, your PAQ, an internal rec letter if you have one, AND a cover letter probably wouldn't be a mistake. But it's been covered in the thread multiple times, as far as the email submission goes, not necessary. I would slightly disagree with the cover letter though at job fairs. The three I've been to, the recruiters have all of five minutes with each applicant, they usually mark up and write notes on the resume. If there's a cover letter over the resume, they may end up writing their notes on the cover letter instead of the resume. I would suggest inserting a cover letter with the thank-you card you send after the job fair. 'Course, I'm still looking for a job, so maybe my tactic isnt working. |
I wish cover letters were still used. I'm tired of filling out online forms that turn me into a bunch of numbers with zero personality. If places like Atlas (and 75% of other carriers) truly were concerned with the person and not just the numbers then they would embrace cover letters. But alas, I understand no one has time to read 1000 cover letters anymore. It's a shame, it'd be really easy to weed out 50% of applicants on grammar and spelling alone. This thread is a testament to that.
Fair enough, I'll just keep filling out my PAQ... |
Originally Posted by Galaxydriver
(Post 1381911)
What are your HSV questions? We can put the responses here for other interested folks or you can PM me.
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Originally Posted by amhess
(Post 1382279)
I was just curious about the flying out of HSV. From what I've read on here, it sounds like more of the trips out of HSV might actually start and finish in base, which has tax implications. Also, is the flying as varied as much as it is out of another base like JFK, or do you hit the same locations more frequently?
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I copied and pasted my cover letter into the email I sent with my résumé and PAQ.
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Originally Posted by PotatoChip
(Post 1382273)
I wish cover letters were still used. I'm tired of filling out online forms that turn me into a bunch of numbers with zero personality. If places like Atlas (and 75% of other carriers) truly were concerned with the person and not just the numbers then they would embrace cover letters. But alas, I understand no one has time to read 1000 cover letters anymore. It's a shame, it'd be really easy to weed out 50% of applicants on grammar and spelling alone. This thread is a testament to that.
Fair enough, I'll just keep filling out my PAQ... Hours and numbers are hours and numbers. Talking to someone is a much better way of weeding out the folks who won't fit into the program. You may disagree, but it's their ball and their bat. |
Originally Posted by NanoSurf
(Post 1382265)
Yeah, I guess I haven't got that far in he bread yet. There's a lot to read. Thanks for the advice.
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Originally Posted by Lobaeux
(Post 1382266)
I would slightly disagree with the cover letter though at job fairs. The three I've been to, the recruiters have all of five minutes with each applicant
Originally Posted by PotatoChip
(Post 1382273)
I wish cover letters were still used. I'm tired of filling out online forms that turn me into a bunch of numbers with zero personality. If places like Atlas (and 75% of other carriers) truly were concerned with the person and not just the numbers then they would embrace cover letters. But alas, I understand no one has time to read 1000 cover letters anymore. It's a shame, it'd be really easy to weed out 50% of applicants on grammar and spelling alone. This thread is a testament to that.
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