Killer Joel on Software rant about how to write a tech resume — though this could handily apply to any situation where you're trying to wheedle a favor out of someone alongside of many other wheedlers: sending a manuscript to a publisher, raising money from investors, or even trying to get someone to blog your project.
Don't tell me about one of the requirements of the position and then tell me that you don't want to follow it. "One of the requirements for Summer Internship says that you need to interview in person in New York City. I am interested in the position but I stay in East Nowhere, TN." OK, that's nice, hon, you stay there. Another PS, I thought we said in the requirements "Excellent command of written and spoken English." Oh, yes, indeed, that was our first requirement. So at least do yourself a favor and get someone to check your cover letter for obvious mistakes. Like I said, don't give me an excuse to throw your resume in the trash.
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