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Employment Cover Letter
Posted on 10/23/18 at 12:08 pm
Posted on 10/23/18 at 12:08 pm
Is a cover letter needed when submitting your resume? Its been a little over 15 years since I even applied for a job so I've been out of the loop. Time to start a new chapter.
This post was edited on 10/23/18 at 7:16 pm
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Posted on 10/23/18 at 12:30 pm to EveryoneGetsATrophy
Every bit helps when you are going through a bunch of resumes. When you combine a brief but detailed resume with a cover letter about yourself, your goals and what type of company you want to work for it stands out.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 12:32 pm to EveryoneGetsATrophy
It depends on what you are applying for. Most jobs, yes, I think it is a good idea. There is a lot you can say in a cover letter that is not emphasized on your resume. I appreciate the effort put into a cover letter and tend to look at applicants that include it a little longer.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 12:42 pm to EveryoneGetsATrophy
If you can write a competent letter that is concise, to the point, yet informative then yes you should write one.
If your letter reads like a 7th grade note to some floozy...I'd say don't do it.
If your letter reads like a 7th grade note to some floozy...I'd say don't do it.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 12:46 pm to GEAUXLPOST
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There is a lot you can say in a cover letter that is not emphasized on your resume
This, if you've worked in your field for 15 years your resume is probably detailed enough for your strengths to get lost in the shuffle. Look at the cover letter as an opportunity to highlight your biggest strengths that fit the job you're applying for.
Posted on 10/23/18 at 1:34 pm to EveryoneGetsATrophy
I do it, because it can't hurt. It's another attachment for the computer to catch a key word, or for a person to see that you put in the effort to do. I doubt people read them, but if it helps, do it.
I have two.....one for a more formal engineering job, and one for a field engineer position. I just alter the positions and company names, but I made sure to include a bunch of industry terms in them
I have two.....one for a more formal engineering job, and one for a field engineer position. I just alter the positions and company names, but I made sure to include a bunch of industry terms in them
Posted on 10/24/18 at 12:48 am to EveryoneGetsATrophy
It can't hurt you unless you can't write a thoughtful, concise letter. I have many friends who work in HR, and they have mixed opinions on the matter, but generally speaking, I'd include one.
Posted on 10/24/18 at 4:10 pm to EveryoneGetsATrophy
I like to read the cover letters when I'm hiring. It gives the applicant an opportunity to tell me something personal that I won't see on the resume. Also, do your best to address the cover letter to the person doing the hiring. I will put out my name, title, email, phone number, etc and the job posting will even state the new hire will report directly to me yet you'd be amazed how many people send the cover letter "To whom it may concern."
Posted on 10/24/18 at 5:10 pm to EveryoneGetsATrophy
A person my wife hired sent a one page resume. At the bottom was a statement in bold lettering that simply said: "Everything you want in an employee and more:" followed by a link to a website.
It was her personal website, filled with accolades, thank you notes from customers, letters of recommendation, her college thesis, photos of her working with project teams, project notes, even personal videos of her speaking in front of a large meeting, and a copy of her presentation and presentation notes. She had newspaper clippings, Links to her LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram accounts. She was an open book about her entire history and she'd meticulously built a website to showcase her skills, accolades and accomplishments.
She got one phone interview from my wife and they offered her the job the next afternoon.
Now THAT is how you roll today to catch someone's attention.
It was her personal website, filled with accolades, thank you notes from customers, letters of recommendation, her college thesis, photos of her working with project teams, project notes, even personal videos of her speaking in front of a large meeting, and a copy of her presentation and presentation notes. She had newspaper clippings, Links to her LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram accounts. She was an open book about her entire history and she'd meticulously built a website to showcase her skills, accolades and accomplishments.
She got one phone interview from my wife and they offered her the job the next afternoon.
Now THAT is how you roll today to catch someone's attention.
Posted on 10/24/18 at 8:06 pm to notbilly
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yet you'd be amazed how many people send the cover letter "To whom it may concern."
Exactly. The cover letter is an opportunity to show your future boss that you do your homework.
If you are applying selectively, then you should take the time to explain why you are interested in that particular job, or company.
Posted on 10/25/18 at 5:48 am to sincerecontact
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If you are applying selectively, then you should take the time to explain why you are interested in that particular job, or company.
It is also an opportunity to emphasize your skill or experience in areas listed in that job posting.
If the posting requires knowledge or experience in certain areas, and you have them, talk about it and give some context beyond what can be conveyed in the resume's short description.
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