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Joe Grimm of the Detroit Free Press tackles journalism's toughest recruiting questions.

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Job appraisal in job application?
Q: I have been working for a three-day-a-week newspaper for the past nine months, and in that time I have been evaluated by my managing editor twice (once after my three-month probation period, then again when the entire staff was given their yearly evaluations).

Both evaluations are very complimentary and say that I have been an exemplary employee.

My question is: Would it be considered tacky or unprofessional to send copies of these evaluations along with my clips and resume when I am applying for other jobs?

I know that employers don't have the time to go through an entire scrapbook, but if taken the right way, I think these evaluations could give me a leg up on other applicants.

Thanks,

Mike

A: Not tacky at all. In fact, this can be a great strategy in cases when employers have a policy that prevents them from giving references.

Has anyone else had tried this?

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