2007-01-22 08:33:17 · 15 answers · asked by allgiggles1984 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
A cover letter is a little more of a personal touch that is usually included with a resume. It's supposed to make the prospective employer more interested in reading your resume.
Or if your a teen and don't neccessarily have a resume at hand. You can include a short cover letter when you turn in an application. It's not informal. Just meant to peak interest and give a little bit of background
2007-01-22 08:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cover letter will let a potential employer know why you are interested in working for them, why you think that you are a good match for the job you want there and that you will be contacting them about an interview time. This is standard information for a cover letter. You should put any brag info here that you haven't included in your resume. It doesn't have to be too long, a few paragraphs will due. At the end though, you should include that you will be contacting them on such and such a date to discuss a time to meet about the position. This will show that you are a go getter and that you are going to take matters into your own hands.
2007-01-22 08:38:51 · answer #2 · answered by Tact is highly overrated 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cover letter is very simple. Lets say you are trying to get a job, and you mail your resume to the company. You would put the resume in the envelope, and then your "cover letter" might look like this:
Dear Sir/Madam:
Enclosed please find my resume per your request.
Thank you for your kind consideration.
Sincerely,
blah blah blah
you know - just a letter to introduce whats inside the envelope.
I hope this is helpful.
Jan
2007-01-22 08:39:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cover letter is a letter you send to a potential employer with an application. Usually it states what position you are interested in and where you found the opening. It also tells them a little bit about your qualification such as degree and why you could be consider for the position.
2007-01-22 08:37:58 · answer #4 · answered by Kit Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cover letters should basically summarise the most important parts of your resume/CV in an easily accessible way, while relating back to the job which you're applying for and thus illustrating that you'd be perfect for it.
http://www.cvtips.com/cover_letter.html
2007-01-22 08:40:43 · answer #5 · answered by Pumpkin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A covering letter is a letter that is usually sent to a person or a company along with an item (eg CV, equipment or money) and stating why you have sent the item and what you would like them to do with it.
2007-01-22 08:39:13 · answer #6 · answered by Iain 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cover letter is a good way to introduce yourself to a potential employer. You can go into greater detail about certain things that you list on your resume. Basically its a chance to sell yourself!
2007-01-22 09:06:42 · answer #7 · answered by iapple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dear Sir:
Thank you for the opportunity to post a reply to your message.
I am currently seeking to provide an answer for your question, and I am desiring a position of ten points for your consideration.
You will see from my resume, that I am eminently qualified to present such a reply that will surely be a benfit for you and your question.
Please do no hesitate to call or write if you need further clarification to your question.
Thanking you for your kind assistance in this matter, I am,
Sincerely,
Tom Bucs
enc: resume
2007-01-22 08:41:49 · answer #8 · answered by tom4bucs 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A cover letter is introduction to your resume..check out this site to get more info...some companies prefer one some don't! Its like a summary to what you can offer a company! SELLING YOURSELF!
2007-01-22 08:37:17 · answer #9 · answered by Mia-Mia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm down dear, cover letter for what purpose
2007-01-22 08:36:38 · answer #10 · answered by BobC 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋