http://disqus.com/by/whooknew/enSat, 28 Jun 2008 19:15:02 -0000http://zerobetablog.com/2008/06/27/my-new-job-observations-on-the-job-market-from-my-own-search/#comment-771900<p>Being a buyer in this "buyer's" market, I tend to agree with Justin. The most important part of the process is the cover letter. Your resume really just tells me who you are and where you are from. Even a resume with "Goldman Sachs, MBA, CFA, CPA, C++, SQL" is worthless w/o a cover letter. And if someone with those "credentials" sends a resume with no specific cover letter, what does that say about the candidate? (No, you're really not THAT good to get called for an interview because of your "pedigree").</p><p>Why should I (or any employer) take the time to review your candidacy if you haven't taken the time to thoroughly research the company and present a clear value proposition.</p><p>I'm not too sure what the job market looks like.......but I can say the market is flooded with supply. Having said that, more supply does not mean it's easier to buy. It may be cheaper, but finding value is never easy (or inexpensive).</p><p>Always Be Buying</p>whooknewSat, 28 Jun 2008 19:15:02 -0000