I have a question about when a cover letter is nesscay?

Question

I am applying for a job that was in the paper and i just made my resume and was wondering when i need to attach a cover letter?? i dont know my employers name or job title...i mean how does anybody know who to make the cover letter out to anyways?? the job that i am applying for is a customer service representative

if im applying for a job that was posted in the newspaper then how am i supposed to know the name and job title of the guy that is going to look at my resume??

Answer 1

address your covering letter to....

the manager
name of corporation
address

the first line should be
Dear sir/madam
RE: Customer Service Represenative Position

Answer 2

I remember when I was looking for a job, it was such a pain trying to do an individualised cover letter for each job application. And I didn't do many. But the ones I did do a cover letter for, even if it was a short one, I managed to secure interviews for. Usually, people will only submit a cover letter for that job that they are very interested in.

If you are submitting a resume always attach your cover letter to it. It doesn't matter what position you are applying for. It makes it easier for the person on the other side to see who took the effort into doing one.

Now, that I am my own boss, this is something I look for. People applying for kitchenhand jobs to managerial positions etc... it is very important. Its also easy to get through the resumes as I just eliminate the ones that don't have a cover letter, simpy because I feel that the person doesn't deserve the position because they were too lazy to make a cover letter or because they are not as interested as those who did do a cover letter.

Regards

Answer 3

You definitely need a cover letter, it is what the employer will read first, what they remember you by and what sets you apart. CVs don't say a lot and a cover letter is your chance to show you really want the job and have the skills to do it.


Maybe try something like this:

To the Manager:


The following is regarding the Customer Service Position you had advertised in the …….. on January ?? 2007.

I would be ideal for this job as I am motivated and dedicated to what I do. I work well both individually and as part of a team and have excellent people skills allowing me to effectively deal with both customers and work colleagues. Past employment experience has helped me build my communication skills and adapt quickly to new work situations which I feel would be beneficial in this job. [-- Check the ad in the paper to see what skills they are looking for and add in how you can do them too...]

I look forward to moving into the working world where I can put my knowledge, skills and abilities into action.


Thank you for your time and I look forward to hearing from you,

Answer 4

I think the less paper you hand your future employer to read , the better, so you don't have to have a cover letter- just a really really great resume.

Answer 5

if they ask for a resume you should also provide a cover letter

Answer 6

I think a cover letter is necessary only if the job is prominent.