Sent resume & cover letter to a job posting via email - over doing it to send again via snail mail?

Definitely not overdoing it. I think that it just shows that you are truly interested and that you want them to look at all aspects of your qualifications. Just send it with the portfolio and a letter stating that you had contacted them via email before and you just wanted to give them a true visual of the work that you had done.

It really depends on what was requested in the ad (some specifically say: email, no mail or telephone, or whatever). I would follow the job ad.

But in your case (because you have a portfolio to show), I would sent it via snail mail as well, If you think that the sample book could add more value to your resume and get you picked out of the crowd. It really depends on what the ad asked.

On the other hand, sending a portfolio at this stage could be an overkill. They may be requiring one in the later stages at the selection process though...They may be just selecting a preliminary pool of candidates right now, based on just their resume. The professional work samples may be asked later...You may know better, I am not in this field, just my 2 cents..

good luck.

Definitely. I have had a lot of issues in the past with sending resumes/cover letters via email. Generally, the email you send will get caught in Spam filters and they will ultimately be deleted and unread. I have had that happened the last 3 jobs I've applied for...luckily I did the 2 day follow-up, that is why it's good to be pro-active...It actually took me 5 tries to get one employer my resume, they were really unorganized though and I eventually gave up on them.

You can't trust anything these days. especially if the internet is involved. I agree with those who said to just drop by if it is within a reasonable driving distance.

Whenever I send a resume via email, I find it is best to type my cover letter as the body of the email. Your cover letter is your introduction to the HR person at the company, and to attach it and write a note of introduction in your email seems redundant. In addition, if anything should go wrong and your attachments fail to upload, the person to whom you are sending the email may disregard your resume altogether! Good luck in your job hunt!

One should send the snail mail first! Then follow up with an internet resume two days later. That is 50% more successful. God bless your application.. Earl

Good for you! I'm proud of you for giving the postal service something to do. LOL! Seriously, even in the internet age we live, you should always send a hard copy resume as well as an electronic one (if you have the option). Good luck! Hope you get the job!

It is NEVER over doing it to follow up the email. A different set of eyes will likely open that mail plus you can send your book or other examples of your art work.

good luck in your hunt....

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Rather than mail it, why not drop it off in person? Besides, you may just arrive at an opportune moment and get a tour, a chat with the hiring person...and hit it big!

The squeaky wheel gets the grease...go squeak some!

I wouldn't over do it. Just give them time. Maybe next week call to follow up and offer to send some samples.

Yes..a follow up phone call with BTW I have a sample book I would love to drop off to you would be fine.