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Questions about writing cover letters that accompany a professional résumé or CV

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Basics of job applying

Where does the cover letter go? Attaching both the cover letter and resume as separate documents allows you to completely control the formatting and logo. Alternatively, you could attach a singl …
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7 votes

Writing Reason for Early Departure on Cover Letter

What I am wondering is what do I put on my cover letter about why I'm jumping ship from this job after a short while? I did recently apply for a job, and I put on the cover letter that I w …
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Information in a cover letter for an online application?

is this still necessary? It seems like the reader will probably have this information at hand; will it make me look oblivious to redundantly include it? It's not absolutely necessary, but it …
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14 votes

No cover letter upload available

I have found a few on-line application sites that only allow resume uploads. Should I add a cover letter as first page of my resume? No. If the website doesn't provide a way to upload cover l …
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8 votes
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Should I include personal challenges in a cover letter?

I overcame a serious illness just after entering college and dealt with other challenges in the past that didn't make my way easy. I believe they helped me to build character, but I am not sure …
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Should I mention not knowing a particular programming language in the cover letter?

Should I include the above or not mention it at all? Your cover letter should emphasize the positives and ignore the negatives in your background. Thus, you should not mention anything that is mi …
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Should you list a desired position title in your resume?

Bottom line, in today's job market, when applying for a job, is it still best practice to list a job title? Or would it be better to state that in a cover letter? In general, you should talk …
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5 votes

Is mentioning having a disorder in a cover letter a bad idea?

I am tempted to tell companies about this situation on my cover letter to indicate that my value is higher than what my grades indicate now that I'm healthy, and that I was able to do well desp …
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Should I try send extra documents, after accidentally submitting an application without them?

My question is would it be worthwhile to send a cover letter to human resources to be included with my application, or will this give the impression that I'm incompetent (that I couldn't even f …
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7 votes

How to state in the cover letter that I left a job for a reason

I think it's really important to state on the cover letter the reason of my last change. If I hadn't had that tragedy I would still be there working in Amsterdam. But I don't know if you can pr …
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Is it a good idea to list my information resources in a cover letter?

My question is, is it better to mention these resources that I have used to learn about the field or should I not? Not. A collection of articles, websites, and links to StackExchange don't dem …
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14 votes

Should I state that I do not do unpaid coding challenges in the cover letter?

I am conflicted as to whether I should state in my cover letter that I do not do unpaid coding challenges Don't be conflicted. This is easily solved. Do not put such a statement in a cover let …
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Is it acceptable to speak of your current job in a cover letter?

Would it be acceptable, beneficial, or bad to mention my current job in my cover letter? It's perfectly reasonable to mention your current job in your cover letter. It works best when you can …
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79 votes
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Is it appropriate to include drawings in a cover letter?

Is it appropriate to include drawings in a cover letter? When the job you are applying for involves a significant amount of drawing, then it might be appropriate to include a drawing in a cover l …
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What is the difference between a cover letter and a resume?

A resume usually is an overall summary of your background and experience. It often lists your education, your former jobs, and your areas of expertise. You often use the same resume for every job you …
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