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send cover letter?

if they ask for a resume and writing sample, but not a cover...
Racy fantasy-prone headpube
  05/20/13
just send a short and sweet blurb in body of email if by ema...
primrose out-of-control indian lodge keepsake machete
  05/20/13
make the body of the email a brief cover letter
180 chestnut reading party
  05/20/13
This works. Cover letter usually just has to convey which p...
Vivacious bat-shit-crazy potus hell
  05/20/13
thanks, so how much beyond stating the position i'm applying...
Racy fantasy-prone headpube
  05/21/13
[Mr. / Ms.] [Name of recruiting contact on firm website], ...
Vivacious bat-shit-crazy potus hell
  05/21/13
is there any advantage at all to sending the cover letter or...
Racy fantasy-prone headpube
  05/20/13
do cover letters matter more or less for lateral positions?
Racy fantasy-prone headpube
  05/21/13


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Date: May 20th, 2013 10:35 PM
Author: Racy fantasy-prone headpube

if they ask for a resume and writing sample, but not a cover letter, send one anyway? or not a good idea?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2261675&forum_id=2#23238914)



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Date: May 20th, 2013 10:36 PM
Author: primrose out-of-control indian lodge keepsake machete

just send a short and sweet blurb in body of email if by email

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2261675&forum_id=2#23238916)



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Date: May 20th, 2013 10:36 PM
Author: 180 chestnut reading party

make the body of the email a brief cover letter

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2261675&forum_id=2#23238917)



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Date: May 20th, 2013 11:54 PM
Author: Vivacious bat-shit-crazy potus hell

This works. Cover letter usually just has to convey which position / department you are applying for, and whether you have some sort of in. The rest gets ignored.

IDK why I am giving serious advice on this forum.

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2261675&forum_id=2#23239506)



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Date: May 21st, 2013 12:00 AM
Author: Racy fantasy-prone headpube

thanks, so how much beyond stating the position i'm applying for?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2261675&forum_id=2#23239542)



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Date: May 21st, 2013 12:16 AM
Author: Vivacious bat-shit-crazy potus hell

[Mr. / Ms.] [Name of recruiting contact on firm website],

I am a [your current position/status, or LS if applicable], and I write to apply for a [type of position] in the [name of department] at [firm], to commence on [date]. I believe that my experiences at [current job or w/e based on earlier answer] would make me a valuable addition to [firm]. For example, since starting [on] [date], I have [won the Airgas case for my firm or something]. In support of my application, I have attached a resume and transcript. I look forward to further discussing my qualifications with you.

Sincerely,

[your name]



(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2261675&forum_id=2#23239662)



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Date: May 20th, 2013 10:38 PM
Author: Racy fantasy-prone headpube

is there any advantage at all to sending the cover letter or would the employer have just asked for one if they wanted it?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2261675&forum_id=2#23238927)



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Date: May 21st, 2013 12:08 AM
Author: Racy fantasy-prone headpube

do cover letters matter more or less for lateral positions?

(http://www.autoadmit.com/thread.php?thread_id=2261675&forum_id=2#23239600)