Hi, should I send the employer a cover letter if they only say "e-mail your resume to..." or should I just briefly introduce myself? Thanks.
2007-01-16 10:52:57 · 20 answers · asked by nomucatoday 3 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You should definitely accompany your resume with a cover letter, in which you should clearly state your intentions. The presence of a cover letter makes your entry as a seriously interested in the job person.
http://www.cvtips.com/email_format_letter.html
Good luck!
2007-01-20 00:22:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes , Yes , Yes !!! A cover letter is a must. Almost every company you apply for will ask for one. Research Hot jobs for a minute and just glance over the requirements. You will find at least half will ask for a resume with cover and salary requirements.
Employers want to know who you are? Your cover letter gets you the interview, your resume just tells them what you can do.
2007-01-16 11:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by amarie828 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You should always send a cover letter. The only time you shouldn't is if it specifically states not to send one.
I've always written my cover letters as my own introduction to a potential employer. I try to keep it formal, and relate it to the job that I'm applying for.
When it doubt, ALWAYS send in a cover letter. There are plenty of resources on the Net to give you tips on writing a good cover letter.
Good luck!
2007-01-16 10:58:04 · answer #3 · answered by allthree 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
That's a personal preference on the employer's part. If you decide to send one, make sure it's as short as possible, and triple check for spelling and grammar. I used to totally disregard resumes from people who had poorly written cover letters.
2007-01-16 10:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by Kim K 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I do my cover letter in the body of the email, and attach my resume. That way they can open the attachement and have a clean copy of my resume, but the body of the email tells them what job I am responding to and how my skill sets make me a good fit for the job! Hope you get the job : )
2007-01-16 10:58:09 · answer #5 · answered by BMW BFD 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A intro letter is once you may want to introduce your self. provide some information about why you may want to wish to artwork there, what you're good at, what were given you in touch interior the area (i.e.perchance it became something interior the advert that stuck your interest) marketplace your skills for the area, yet do not over due it. a canopy letter is once you may want to back introduce your self; tell them you've enclosed your resume for the area and why you may want to wish to be evaluate for the area. i imagine the intro letter might want to contain more effective ideas than the canopy letter.
2016-10-15 08:03:39 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use the email as a cover letter to introduce yourself and summarize your qualifications. Then refer the reader to the attached resume file.
2007-01-16 10:57:02 · answer #7 · answered by bourbon_on_my_cornflakes 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes I always send a cover letter with my resume....
Good luck!
2007-01-16 10:56:24 · answer #8 · answered by what's up? 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Cover letter.
2007-01-16 10:55:03 · answer #9 · answered by Shayna 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
No cover letter, they will probably get a ton and just browse through them, they are probably looking for experience and have a low level person screening them. Unless it really stands out and is unique (taking a chance can be good, but its a bet). I would just mention a couple quick points on your e-mail. Something to make them want to read yours, but not a book.
Charm them at the meeting or when they call.
2007-01-16 11:03:18 · answer #10 · answered by rob602pa 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋