sending in resumes?

Question

when sending in resumes through the mail..do you need to send a cover sheet or your references with them?
if you send in cover sheet what should it say?

Answer 1

It is a rule of thumb that you should never send a resume with out a cover letter. Have your cover letter display your address the same way it is on your resume and they should both be printed on the same type of stationary. Often enough a resume and cover letter can get separated - but if you keep them in the same format it will be easier to put them back together should they be lost in a paperwork shuffle.

3 sections are good for a cover letter. Introduce your self and explain what position you are applying for in the first paragraph. In the second part talk about certain things on your resume that you feel best qualify you for the job in one or two paragraphs. The third section is where you can make your close.

Send references if they are specifically requested, otherwise don't bother. If after receiving your resume and cover letter they want references from you - they will contact you.

Answer 2

A cover sheet is a cover letter. In other words, when you send a resume out, you must write a letter of introduction. You write where you heard about the position in the first paragraph and that you are sending a resume. references should NOT be included in a resume. A simple statement at the end of the resume such as " Excellent personal and professional references are available and will be furnished upon request," will be sufficient.

Example:

This is in reply to your advertisement for a receptionist featured in the Sunday Morning Gazette. Enclosed, please find my resume.

I have excellent telephone and people skills. In addition, I am familiar with filing various insurance claim forms and just graduated from ____________ school with a high grade point average.

I would like an in-depth interview to discuss this position further. I can be reached at: ______________. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Answer 3

You should always include a cover sheet. The cover sheet should state your goals for this submission, a brief highlight of the resume, and an expected response from the company. References at this point are not needed.

I've found the hand delivered resumes seem to work much, much better...but still require a cover letter :).

Answer 4

By mail always include a simple cover sheet. No more than one paragraph. On it identify your name, the position you are applying for and your contact information.
Address it to the exact person, if unknown than to address to the Hiring Personal (small Firm) or if a large company address it to "Human Resource Department".
References by mail are not a good idea you will want to find out more about the Job in an interview before you have them call your references over use of a reference can be a bad thing for you becuse it can annoy your reference and you may lose it.

Answer 5

You need to send a cover a letter and your references. Your cover letter should specifically address the job you are applying for and why you are a good candidate. Don't go into too much detail since thats what the resume is for. The cover letter should be fairly standard but slightly modified to be more specific for each job you are applying for.

Answer 6

Your resume should include your references. Keep the resume to one page. Your cover page should briefly state why you are sending your resume to that particular employer, i.e. which job you are applying for. Anything over one page often gets tossed or set aside.

Answer 7

Do not send references, but you should have a cover letter.