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Resume cover letter: yes or no?
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:09 am
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:09 am
This particular situation, I was asked to apply (always willing to listen) at another company for a similar position.
The person I assume I would interview with and would be responsible for the hiring emailed me asking to send a resume direct to him.
Is a resume cover letter still the norm? Does it depend on different situations? Been 15 years since I’ve put a resume together.
The person I assume I would interview with and would be responsible for the hiring emailed me asking to send a resume direct to him.
Is a resume cover letter still the norm? Does it depend on different situations? Been 15 years since I’ve put a resume together.
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Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:10 am to Splackavellie
I think you just put an 8 x 10 selfie as the cover these days
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:10 am to Splackavellie
Unless specifically asked to provide one - leave it out.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:10 am to Splackavellie
I would say no unless they specifically ask for it.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:10 am to Splackavellie
Cover letter for Fax
No Cover letter for email
No Cover letter for email
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:11 am to Splackavellie
Make sure you list your preferred pronouns.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:12 am to Splackavellie
I've never used a cover letter, but most job placements in my field are filled via recruiting so I've never felt the need to have one.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:13 am to Splackavellie
If you were asked to apply and you aren’t desperate for this job I wouldn’t put in the effort. It seems they are after you more than you are after them. They should be sending you a cover letter explaining why you should be considering their company.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:13 am to Splackavellie
Since you know the guy, I'd send a simple resume. In situations where you are throwing your application into a pool of candidates, attach cover letter.
I hire 10-15 people each year in various positions. Cover letters can make/break two candidates who are essentially tied on experience.
I hire 10-15 people each year in various positions. Cover letters can make/break two candidates who are essentially tied on experience.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:13 am to Splackavellie
I can’t imagine many people write one these days with how anti-etiquette and anti-formal millennials and gen soy are. They are a nice way to stand out if the person hiring is older.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:14 am to TheFonz
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Make sure you list your preferred pronouns.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:15 am to Splackavellie
Yes, how else will they know how to direct it when they receive the fax.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:19 am to Splackavellie
As a hiring manager, I'd only care about a cover letter if it was to break a tie, and that's rare.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:22 am to Splackavellie
Forget the cover letter and just include a crisp $100 bill with the resume when you drop it off
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:31 am to Splackavellie
If they contacted you, they don’t need it. If you’re applying for a job a little different than your current job or your qualifications you can use one to explain your qualifications.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:37 am to jamboybarry
I have never thought of including money when sending my resume. That is genius. Some companies give their employees a bonus for recommending a new hire.
Is it against the law tho?
Is it against the law tho?
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:48 am to Splackavellie
Brevity is the soul of wit.
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:50 am to Splackavellie
Just do the online questionnaire where you Ck the box you are a minority make sure you went to an hbcu
Posted on 6/1/21 at 11:59 am to Splackavellie
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Is a resume cover letter still the norm?
This post was edited on 6/1/21 at 12:00 pm
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