Addressing Job Inquiries: Dear Sir/Madam?

When I get a job inquiry addressed as “Dear Sir/Madam” in any e-mail, I know the Sender is lazy. How do I know this? Because my sites are so me. With just one or two clicks you know that “Judith” is the person behind the site. I’m not a Sir, nor [...]

Assuming Gender in E-mail

Well, you know what happens when you assume? I am always talking about not assuming when it comes to an e-mail. Assuming never leads to anything positive. If you are unsure; ask. In the global environment in which we all are now playing, to assume if someone is male or female can cause [...]

No Conact Name to Send Resume to? Now What?

How do you address an e-mail when you have no specific person’s name? Folks run into this dilemma when job hunting and e-mail me asking what to do.  Well, first off, most sites will have an employement section that details exactly what you should do.   Read it and follow those instructions to a “T” [...]