Are Cover Letters Necessary Why And When You Need One

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• Are Cover Letters Necessary Why And When You Need
  One

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• Is a cover letter necessary? Learn when and why
  including a cover letter with your resume will
  increase your chances of landing an interview.
• A cover letter is necessary if the job youre
  applying for requires one, someone has
  recommended you for the position, or you want to
  provide information not included in your resume.
• In these cases, a cover letter boosts your
  chances of getting an interview by providing
  important context that your resume alone cant
  communicate.
• But for many job seekers, seeing a note that
  reads cover letter (optional) can still be
  confusing. Should I include a cover letter if
  its not technically required? Will it boost my
  chances if I include one?

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When Cover Letters are Necessary

• You Should Always Submit a Cover Letter if
• 1. The Job Requires a Cover Letter
• If the job description requests a cover letter,
  then a cover letter is necessary. The same
  applies if a recruiter requests one, or if you
  see it brought up at some point during the
  application process.
• Remember that your cover letter is likely the
  first time you get to introduce yourself to a
  potential employer. Make sure you know how to
  start a cover letter so you can set the tone for
  the rest of your application.

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2. Someone has recommended you for the Job

• Were you recommended for the position, or know
  someone currently working at the company who
  would put in a good word for you? Your cover
  letter is the place to establish this
  relationship.
• Add a sentence or two in your cover letter
  introduction confirming that your contact tipped
  you off about the job opportunity. This lets the
  hiring manager know to take your application
  seriously.

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3. If you want to provide Information not
included in your Resume

• If you have employment gaps, non-traditional work
  experience, or are changing careers, your resume
  alone may not be enough to highlight your
  qualifications.
• Thats where a convincing cover letter comes in.
  Your cover letter is a great opportunity to
  supplement your resume and explain why youd be
  qualified for a position - even if your work
  experience is less than ideal.
• For example, if youre changing careers,
  submitting a strong career change cover letter
  with your resume is a great way to emphasize your
  broader qualifications, and convince the hiring
  manager that youre worth taking a chance on.

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When to not include a cover letter

• Most of the time, if youre asked to write a
  cover letter, you should write one. However,
  there are two scenarios where leaving a cover
  letter out of your application is a better
  option
• 1. You dont have Time to Write a Good one
• No cover letter is still better than a poorly
  written one. For hiring managers, your cover
  letter serves as an introduction to your writing
  ability and attention to detail.
• A well-written cover letter strengthens your
  application and convinces the hiring manager of
  your qualifications. A hastily written one, on
  the other hand, can single-handedly sink your
  chances of getting an interview.
• If youre in a rush to submit your application
  and dont have time to write a thoughtful,
  carefully edited cover letter, its better to go
  without one.

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• 2. The Job listing says to not include a Cover
  Letter
• If the job listing specifically states not to
  include a cover letter, leave it out of your
  application. Including one could irritate the
  hiring manager, because it shows that you didnt
  carefully read the instructions.
• How important is a Cover Letter?
• A recruiter reading a cover letter from a
  candidate with nontraditional work experience.
• A great cover letter can help get you an
  interview.
• A study found only 26 of recruiters considers
  cover letters important when deciding whether to
  hire a candidate.
• So now youre probably thinking if so few
  recruiters value them, is a cover letter
  important? Cant I just forego one and save
  myself the time?
• Not so fast.

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• This data doesnt tell the whole story. While
  some recruiters may not read your cover letter,
  other people involved in the hiring process
  likely will.
• For many companies, the hiring manager is only
  the first step in the hiring process. They search
  through the applicant pool and filter out
  unqualified candidates. Then, the remaining
  applicants are reviewed in greater detail by
  other employees.
• This is where having a strong cover letter is
  important if you want to impress your potential
  employer.
• While some recruiters may not read your cover
  letter, other people involved in the hiring
  process likely will.
• Not only that, but including a cover letter with
  your application demonstrates youre serious
  about the position, and provides context that you
  cant communicate with your resume.
• Additionally, a cover letter is important if you
  need to explain gaps on your resume or are
  applying for entry-level positions or an
  internship. A well-written cover letter is an
  ideal supplement to your resume, and is crucial
  in proving youre the best candidate for the job.

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In short Cover Letters do Matter

• Do I Need a Cover Letter?
• Although many recruiters dont give cover letters
  the attention they deserve, a strong cover letter
  provides an edge over the candidates who decide
  not to submit one.
• So if you have the option to submit a cover
  letter, then yes, including a cover letter is
  necessary.

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