Timeline for Postdoc using current university's letterhead for job application cover letter (academic/national lab jobs)?
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| Nov 8, 2015 at 20:45 | comment | added | user10636 | @NateEldredge Thanks. I added some material, per your suggestion. | |
| Nov 8, 2015 at 20:44 | history | edited | user10636 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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| Nov 8, 2015 at 15:31 | comment | added | Nate Eldredge | The problem with this answer is that, as we saw in the other question, there are people who believe that letterhead is only appropriate to use for official university business, and that job applications do not qualify. So if your application is read by such a person, the use of letterhead would exude unprofessionalism. As such, for your answer to be compelling, I think you should explain why you think that risk is outweighed by the benefits. | |
| Nov 6, 2015 at 20:09 | comment | added | user10636 | I'd think it would apply in any situation where there is a large pool of initial applicants. in such cases, selection committees are typically looking for ways to discard applications. something subtle like prestige biases make it easier for your stuff to end up in the trash bin. how strong is that effect? I don't know. Still, best to simply exude professionalism at every opportunity. | |
| Nov 6, 2015 at 20:07 | comment | added | Punk_Physicist | Does this advice apply for both academic and national lab job applications? | |
| Nov 6, 2015 at 18:30 | history | answered | user10636 | CC BY-SA 3.0 |