resume question

[Melissa1 0]

When submitting a resume how important do you guys think it is to include a cover letter??

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

When submitting a resume how important do you guys think it is to include a cover letter??

There's no universal answer to this question. It depends on who's looking at applicants. Personally, when considering candidates, I don't read cover letters.

[Melissa1 0]

When submitting a resume how important do you guys think it is to include a cover letter??

There's no universal answer to this question. It depends on who's looking at applicants. Personally, when considering candidates, I don't read cover letters.

Ok thanks,what about printing it out on resume paper....or does regular old computer paper work?

[LaL 418]

I have always sent in cover pages. If they are interested in me based on my resume, its possible they would like to read a bit more, especially if they have several resume's that they like.

edited to say : i never went cheapo on the paper and i also prefer the way good paper looks. its a good presentation.

Edited August 14, 2006 by lal_brandow

[snz1802 0]

I always use a cover letter when I am looking for a job....and I print the entire resume and cover letter on very quality paper...but you know, while writing this, I am thinking about what I do at my job, it is my responsibility to go over all the resumes for new job candidates at my office, and I never read the cover pages...hmmmmmm, something I have really never thought about before...

[neptune970 0]

I always submit a cover letter. And use bond paper for the letter and the resume. Even though a lot of people don't necessarily read it, it's expected. So even though it might not be read, you followed an unwritten rule (I'm just speaking for a lot of the places I've applied to).

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

When submitting a resume how important do you guys think it is to include a cover letter?

There's no universal answer to this question. It depends on who's looking at applicants. Personally, when considering candidates, I don't read cover letters.

Ok thanks,what about printing it out on resume paper....or does regular old computer paper work?

We're in an on-line world. But if you submit a paper resume, use resume paper.

BTW, while I don't read them when considering candidates, I submitted cover letters (even when applying online) during my past two job searches. Those might be useful if you want to shift the focus from, say, your most current job to one further back that's actually relevant in terms of experience and expertise for the position you're applying for. That type of thing.

[Melissa1 0]

Thanks!

[neptune970 0]

We're in an on-line world. But if you submit a paper resume, use resume paper.

True, but when you go on an interview you should always bring hard copies of your resume.