Some people say, “Malcolm, surely resume writing businesses can’t be pasting whole chunks of generic pap in to cover letters and resumes and charging people for it. That’s a report to Consumer Affairs.”
Below is an example of a first paragraph ‘cut and paste’ cover letter from an Adelaide resume CBD business – which actually operates out of Perth. Notice how it’s EXACTLY the same, except for the job title.
Have you ever wondered why you’re not getting job interviews? Look no further.
Have you ever wondered why these so-called ‘Adelaide Resume businesses’ have less than 20 Google reviews and most of them are years old? Look no further.
When an employer or recruiters reads the same introduction over and over again, it hits the spike at the speed of light.
Written in 2022 by an Adelaide Resume business
To whom it may concern:
In today’s highly competitive and fast-paced market, organisations need strong individuals to meet their ever-changing business development goals. I am certain that I can contribute to this level of performance to your company, and I invite you to consider my qualifications for the Branch Manager position.
Written in 2021 by an Adelaide Resume business
To whom it may concern:
In today’s highly competitive and fast-paced market, organisations need strong individuals to meet their ever-changing business development goals. I am certain that I can contribute to this level of performance within your company, and I invite you to consider my qualifications in the Supervisor opening.
There ought to be a law against this. Actually, there is.