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Nysaean · Last edited by Nysaean on Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:06 pm; edited 1 time in total

Hi,

I have a bit of a dilemma with this one. The person who will be receiving my cover letter/resume has the first name "Lee". I have no idea if this would be a woman or a man and although I did try to research the name, I have been unable to find out the gender. How could I possible address the cover letter? Obviously, I want to use the last name but how do I genderfy (just made up that word) Smile

it?

Thanks,
Kathryn

I just should add that this person is in Human Resources and this is for a public library. I wouldn't know who or how to contact anyone to ask this question.

ank06 · Expert Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 248 Career Advice: +1/-0

Why don't you try "Dear Hiring Manager" if you can't tell the gender? I suggest using that or "Dear Sir/Madam"...but I find the first formula better and more appropriate.

Katja144 · Expert Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 176 Career Advice: +2/-0

It might be possible to use their entire name? Such as "Dear Lee [TheirLastName]"

sweet_life · Expert Joined: 20 Sep 2006 Posts: 184 Career Advice: +0/-1

Yes, of course, she can use their entire name as well. But I find the option with "dear Hirimg Manager" more formal...so if you'd need that, use that. For instance, in my country, we do not address anybody with their name...we use their status instead.

Nysaean · Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 8:57 pm Post subject:

Thanks for all of your responses Smile

In North America, I've been told by many experts that it is always best to use the name whenever possible...it personalizes it more. I was also told that even if there isn't a name available, to try and research to find the name of the person who will be reviewing resumes and cover letters. That's just what I've been told (in classes and the like). I like the suggestion of going with the full name and will try that Smile

Thanks again!!!
Kathryn

Nysaean · Posted: Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:06 pm Post subject: Got a Job!!

Sorry if this isn't the appropriate forum but I just wanted to tell everyone that I got a job!!! I'll be working at one of the branches of the Calgary Public Library starting June 11 and there's lots of room for advancement in this position...I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who gave advice over a few of the problems I encountered over this whole process!!!

Thanks Smile

Kathryn

lilo · Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2007 5:40 pm Post subject:

Oh, wow, congratulations!!! Of course it is appropriate, hoiney, don't worry. I'm so glad when people succeed in reaching the desired purpose. What can I say? Good luck with your new job and feel free to stop by wheneveer you like, be it for asking questions or for answering some others and goffering your experience as example.

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