I found that I completely agree with the article Why ‘Optional’ Cover Letters Aren’t Really Optional. Resumes and CVs are hardly enough to sell yourself as a potential employee anymore. They fell cold and dry. So many of them read the same anymore. What really matters is selling yourself in the cover letter. That’s how you let your desired employers know who you are and what you bring to the table.
It’s also important to show that you are more than willing to go beyond the minimum requirement. With a cover letter you can really show any potential employers how passionate you are. How you are willing to do more than what will be required of you.
Another problem with a resume or CV is that they are so formulaic. They’re designed to get certain information out of you and that’s it. Many applicant will have very similar information, making it difficult to stand out amongst the crowd. How are you to get the vital information that will help you make employers aware of your talents. Well this is another place where a cover letter comes in. I know I’ve done it.
It’s also important to show that you are more than willing to go beyond the minimum requirement. With a cover letter you can really show any potential employers how passionate you are. How you are willing to do more than what will be required of you.
Another problem with a resume or CV is that they are so formulaic. They’re designed to get certain information out of you and that’s it. Many applicant will have very similar information, making it difficult to stand out amongst the crowd. How are you to get the vital information that will help you make employers aware of your talents. Well this is another place where a cover letter comes in. I know I’ve done it.
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