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Posted by: Treejumper---------------------
When mailing a resume to a company do you:
1. Fold it in 3 sections to fit a standard long envelope.
2. Use a big envelope where you dont have to fold the resume.
Not sure what is worse, getting a big ole envelope or receiving a folded resume. So what is the proper way to send one? Thanks!
Posted by: placelast---------------------
At first flush I'd say either way; no preferred method - reason being most companies would scan them into a database for viewing by hiring managers. In smaller companies they may not; therefore, it could make a better impression if neat and flat, although what is distributed would most likely be a flat copy in a 9" x 12" folder.
Webster's business correspondence manual does not address this situation either directly or indirectly. They do show how to add information to a business-size envelope. And since this is business-correspondence related, then a standard envelope would be acceptable.
At one time in my career I was in a position of hiring/firing, Of much greater significance was whether the resume portrayed or conveyed an honest depiction of one's skill(s), moreover how those skills are tied or linked to the position sought.
Posted by: gwcrim---------------------
I think I'd use a big envelope. That way your resume won't try to fold up and hide.
The bigger issue is making a great resume. It's a one page advertisement for yourself. Good luck!
Posted by: rv6junkie---------------------
I don't think it matters, but I'd go with the big envelope.
Posted by: LoriKTM---------------------
If you have the name and the title of the hiring person, put your resume and cover letter in a FedEx or Priority Mail envelope and send it overnight.
Harder for it to get lost in all the other clutter that way. 
Posted by: Patman---------------------
The ones I really notice come on some nice paper, have a clean layout & font, and arrive unfolded. To me it shows that the person is serious rather than just fishing for something that might pop up.
Posted by: bsmith---------------------
I would put it in a Large envelope and then overnight it!
The most impressive Resume I ever got came in a Very high foluting Folder. When you open the folder it had a cover letter in the left side pocket, and the resume in the right. The paper was very thick and again high budget!
Then at the bottum it had cuts in the pocket were you could put a business card. Pretty classy 
But the gal turned out to be a mental case! 
Her only concern was if we were going to give time of for all the city council meetings and chamber of commerce meetings. She quickly made it very clear her goal was working for the Cities Chamber of Commerce or runnning for office!
Posted by: Treejumper---------------------
Thanks for the replies! Large envelope it is. I have the contact person's name and info. My dad's cousin works for the company that is hiring and he told the guy doing the hiring about me 2 years ago when one of the employees was retiring. He wound up not retiring til next month. I mainly want an interview to findout about the rest of the job info. I already do half of the job description and at one point worked with their product in an old job so i know alittle about it. Only thing i would have to do is learn the repair part which they said they would send me to school for. They would be giving me a new truck, gas card, cell phone, credit card, uniform, etc. The pay rate is comparable to what i make now but i dont know if the position is salary or hourly. Thats the big thing there as i would have about 4 hour longer days than i do now just because of the extra driving. Bounus would be its on their vehicle instead of mine like with my present job. Guess i'll work on it this weekend and see what they offer.
Posted by: JasonJ---------------------
Good Luck Chuck!
BTW, you have to ask if your WR will fit in the truck too!
Posted by: Patman---------------------
Remember this also. It's not just about how much you get paid today, that's for Subway and 7-11 lifers. Look at the total package because sucking it up and putting in a little extra now could pay out much bigger in just a year or two.
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