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Im applying for a job with a large multinational. The website states a name which could be either male or female. I have tried ringing the number on the website but it is out of order for some reason. From what I have read putting 'To Whom It May Concern' is a big no no.

I was thinking of putting:

FAO: XXX XXXXX - Human Resources Department

Would this be ok as without the sex of the person I cant put Dear etc


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 2:01 pm
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if you know the name couldn't you put:

Dear Androgynous Person,

Giz'a'job.

Best Regards
Me


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 2:12 pm
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"Ref: vacancy 1234567,

Dear Sirs,"


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 2:19 pm
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Darling fascist bully boy


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 2:20 pm
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Hmmmm maybe they arent multinational never really bothered to look at the definition but they are a global car company


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 2:26 pm
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Don't know if there's a specific formal etiquette to use, but I'd probably end up putting "Dear Sir/Madam,"


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 3:05 pm
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Google the name/title/email address and see what comes up. You'd be surprised who appears in LinkedIn, Facebook etc.

Failing that, just write something natural. I've no problem receiving unsolicited emails from individuals looking for work, regardless of how they address me (or my division). What's most important to me is that their email makes sense and that their CV etc is eligible and piques my curiosity radar. Anything less and it's either deleted or filed away.


 
Posted : 03/05/2011 5:16 pm