2006-08-30 00:44:51 · 10 answers · asked by eclstate 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
A cover letter should be included as a seperate word file.
Best,
Lee
2006-08-30 01:57:24 · answer #1 · answered by The Resume Advantage 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most resumes are fairly generic. However, a cover letter shows that you have done some homework and have some specifics to point out (within the resume) that are key points for the job you're applying for.
Use both. Doesn't have to be "war & peace" but the difference between one attachment and two is a level of that 1st impression. Do you really want them guessing what your best points are for this position?
2006-08-30 08:13:26 · answer #2 · answered by words_smith_4u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always used the email as a cover letter.
2006-08-30 07:46:07 · answer #3 · answered by Christopher C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask yourself the question, if I were doing the hiring would I want to hire the person who was well prepared and included a comprehensive cover letter or the Lazy shortcut guy who couldn't be bothered. If you are lazy with the application what will you be like once you've been hired ?
Be professional in everything you do.
Paul S
2006-08-30 08:15:22 · answer #4 · answered by Paul S 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've always had concers about using the e-mail as the cover letter, because the person you send your e-mail to isn't necessarily the one doing the hiring. If it's included in the document, when it's printed out or forwarded, it stays with your resume.
2006-08-30 07:52:19 · answer #5 · answered by Lemuel Parnassus 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I usually copy my cover letter into the email body.
2006-08-30 07:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Standard practice is to always include a cover letter.
2006-08-30 07:50:22 · answer #7 · answered by jgcii 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take shortcuts in everything you do to present yourself for employment. Don't bother washing your hair before the interview, a little dippity do will surely do. Don't bother with mouthwash, egg and sausage burrito breath will be sure to please. Don't bother polishing your shoes, they'll just get dirty again anyway. And who cares how nice your cover letter looks. You employer will surely see that you are one with great care to attention by your inactions you lazy butt.
2006-08-30 07:47:16 · answer #8 · answered by Wonderer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please be sensible and always include a cover letter! This makes a good impression!
2006-08-30 08:10:32 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I tend to do both. Some people like attached files more. Some are just too stupid to open them.
2006-08-30 07:53:20 · answer #10 · answered by johanna m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋