[rehab] FW: Why I Care More About Your Cover Letter Than Your Resume.docx

[justin williams]

Ans some jobs either tell you not to send a cover letter, or don't instruct you to do so.  If the job does not instruct you to send a cover letter, should you, and if so, should you send one privately, or put it on the application?


Thanks,
Justin. 
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Here is another good response worth considering.

Dick



*From:* Pankow, Carol (DEED) [mailto:Carol.Pankow at state.mn.us]
*Sent:* Tuesday, September 23, 2014 10:40 AM
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For State of Mn jobs, you won’t see a cover letter. All the hiring supervisor sees is the copy of your resume that was entered into the system.  If you are able to find out who the hiring manager might be, some folks send a cover letter prior to the interview to help stand out.



*Carol N Pankow*

Director

*Department of Employment and Economic Development*

*State Services for the Blind*

2200 University Avenue, Suite 240, St. Paul, MN  55114

Direct: 651-539-2272

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*From:* Dick Davis [mailto:ddavis at blindinc.org <ddavis at blindinc.org>]
*Sent:* Tuesday, September 23, 2014 9:54 AM
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Another interesting article for job seekers.

Dick Davis