I went to the shop that I would like a job at, and the guy asked me did I have a CV? I said yes but it's at home. So I know that I need to take the CV to the shop, but do I need to take a letter as well? Please help.
Thanks x
2007-08-10 03:04:49 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment ➔ Other - Careers & Employment
Hi,
As it is a retail job, I would mail the Manager/ess with a full CV and a short covering letter.
Saying things like I live locally, will be punctual in attendance, (they like that), and say how keen you are about the job.
The CV can go on for pages, but the little letter says more about you.
I employ folks, so I can sit back a bit and ignore a lot of the nonesense fibbed about in a CV.
The little covering letter tells me much more about the person.
Hey, come for an interveiw !
OK, you have to be wise as to the job in hand, and the more that you can say about the products and arrangements of the company, the better. A bit of research perhaps.
All the best,
Bob.
2007-08-10 03:22:42 · answer #1 · answered by Bob the Boat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi - A covering letter is a great idea, as it is your opportunity to sell yourself. Look at the advert if there is one, or if not really think about the skills they will be looking for and try and show that you have some of them with the covering letter. Show that you are really interested in working in their shop, and not just providing them with a standard cv. Good Luck :)
2007-08-10 03:09:57 · answer #2 · answered by meggamams 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes if you are dropping off a CV at this shop , attaching a brief letter of application could help to swing things your way
Good Luck
2007-08-10 04:42:07 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would do a covering letter -doesn't have to be very long, but it's an opportunity to highlight your relevant skills and experience and be a bit more personable/job specific than the contents of the CV alone might be.
It wont count against you, so may as well!
Good luck!
2007-08-10 03:15:52 · answer #4 · answered by Megano 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 11:05:21 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, give your cv and a cover letter saying why you would like the job, how it will benifit you and what you can give i.e skills, things you are interested in. Learnt from experience this is the best way!!! hope you get the job!!
2007-08-10 03:11:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it's a good idea you can include points in the letter that are not covered by the CV
2007-08-11 01:04:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a good idea, especially if you don't have much experience on your CV. You can tell them about your personal skills so they can get a better idea of what you are like as a person.
So make sure you accentuate the positive and don't say anything negative.
2007-08-10 03:16:07 · answer #8 · answered by malcolm g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A covering letter would be in your best interewst as it would take a moment to reinforce why you should get the job.
2007-08-10 12:11:41 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should take a covering letter - it lets the interviewer know you're serious about wanting the job.
2007-08-10 03:48:20 · answer #10 · answered by entertainment fan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋