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Have I emailed cv and covering letter in the wrong format?
mshappy
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I sent serveral email applications but the files were saved as .wps files.Will this matter?
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I sent serveral email applications but the files were saved as .wps files.Will this matter?
Only if they can't open them! No the most helpful answer but unless they asked for it in a specific format they would have a cheek to complain unless they can't open them.If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you always got!0 -
It shouldnt be a problem, it can be opened in Word which nearly everywhere has. Make sure it hasnt changed to format though, otherwise I would send an apology and re send.Living the good life spending all my money but loving it!!0
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Sorry How do I know if it has changed to format?It shouldnt be a problem, it can be opened in Word which nearly everywhere has. Make sure it hasnt changed to format though, otherwise I would send an apology and re send.2012 wins! can of deodorant, a personalised Bean, craft show tickets, Top Gear Live Tickets, Case of sourz fusion0 -
Open the email attachment on your computer and see if its changed at all. (should be in your sent items folder)Living the good life spending all my money but loving it!!0
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Microsoft Word needs to install a converter for it to be able to use MS Works files. This converter isn't installed by default.
Very few companies and HR administrators will know how to (or be allowed to per computer restrictions) install the converter. Even if their copy of Word prompts them to install it, it will still need the original CD or network location for it to work.
When I send out CVs I include both a Microsoft Word (XP/2003 version) and PDF versions so that they will definitely be able to read it.
Only very very small one-man companies with retail PCs would ever use Microsoft Works.
If I received a .wps CV I would hit delete straight away.0 -
I'm afraid Jadziad is right - most businesses won't be able to open a wps file and when they click to open won't understand why it's all gobbledegook and hit delete.
Always send Docs in Word or pdf.0 -
Thanks for your advice.I've sent them all as wps.Should I re send them or leave it and it be a lesson learnt?2012 wins! can of deodorant, a personalised Bean, craft show tickets, Top Gear Live Tickets, Case of sourz fusion0
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you should resend them as doc files - which is the standard for bsuiness now adays as most if not all buisness have ms word0
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I sent them friday.Should I appologise for the duplicate email and explain that i sent it in the wrong file format?you should resend them as doc files - which is the standard for bsuiness now adays as most if not all buisness have ms word2012 wins! can of deodorant, a personalised Bean, craft show tickets, Top Gear Live Tickets, Case of sourz fusion0 -
can't add much more but openoffice is free and produces pdf filesGOOGLE it before you ask, you'll often save yourself a lot of time.
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