I intend to mail a few dozen letters to offices with inquiries into employment. I want the envelopes to look professional, but I also want them to look intentional and not mass-produced. Would you suggest printing address labels or hand writing the names/addresses onto the envelopes? (Specifically, the letters/resumes will be sent to physician offices and medical staffing personelle at hospitals.)
Thanks for your input!
Update: Looking for positions out of state in multiple areas, so in-person application is impossible.
I don't think anyone will think twice if you put an address label.
I do think that your living out of town is your main concern for worry. I would address that first sentence in a cover letter.
I am moving to the XXX area on December 1, 2011 and would like to be considered for the RN position available in your office...
Also, blindly mailing resumes is often a waste of time. Go on Monster and see who is has available positions.
Has a Handwriting Tutor and a recruiter I would vote for handwritten.
shows time taken and interest and professional. (if the writing is good)
S. P.
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Write to Shine providesTutoring and workshops in the Dallas forthworth area
I like handwritten because it is just more personal and shows that you took the time to do it. But, I enjoy handwriting.
That said, if your penmanship is not very good, then typed is better.
I don't think it matters one way or the other. Chances are the person who will be doing the actual interview or hiring won't even see the envelope.
I call on physicians every day and I worry about your letters/resume being buried in the mail or pushed aside. Is it possible for you to show up in person and speak with the hiring manager? I am trying to promote the laboratory I work for but it always works out better when I am in person instead of sending something in.
