Cover Letters (NSFW)

[Noles854]

How important is it to include a cover letter when applying for a job? Should a resume just speak for itself? Is the process of writing a cover letter outdated?

 

[UNC71-00]

Depends on the job for which you are applying, but that being said, you can never go wrong with a concise, 3 paragraph cover letter.

More important though is the follow up letter.

 

[tiderollsonu]

Also a nice sleeve for the resume is very underrated and high quality paper.

 

[4n6tox]

What field of work are we talking about?

 

[Nayat]

Depends on the job for which you are applying, but that being said, you can never go wrong with a concise, 3 paragraph cover letter.

More important though is the follow up letter.

Go on...

 

[UNC71-00]

Go on...

Just a “thanks for the interview, here’s why I’m a good fit” letter

 

[Quatch$]

In all honesty, with tits like those I’m sure you’ll be just fine.

 

[Mud flap]

I never cared for a cover letter, don’t read them.

 

[Noles854]

What field of work are we talking about?

Environmental consulting

 

[BigBucnNole]

Environmental consulting

So I take it this is a resume for a sales job?

 

[Whiskey&Weed]

Always write a cover letter. Even if you send the same one

 

[Noles854]

So I take it this is a resume for a sales job?

No. Environmental consultant

 

[BigBucnNole]

No. Environmental consultant

Is this a real thing?

 

[Noles854]

Is this a real thing?

Sadly, yes. And it’s actually rather lucrative in most areas with the raging liberals in charge pushing their enviro agenda. But the industry (ecological consultancy) is heavily tied to land development, which they’re staunchly against. It’s a real paradox for the Bernie bros that make up the majority of the profession.

 

[gigolo98]

Man, getting older sucks.

That being said, one thing that doesn’t suck about getting older is ZFG about having resumes and cover letters. Fuck all dat.

 

[22*43*51]

Depends on the job for which you are applying, but that being said, you can never go wrong with a concise, 3 paragraph cover letter.

More important though is the follow up letter.

Meh, the decision is made before the door closes behind the candidate.

Follow up letters are nice, but don’t change the direction of anything.

 

[Long cat]

Meh, the decision is made before the door closes behind the candidate.

Follow up letters are nice, but don’t change the direction of anything.

I have only had two real jobs in my life but I received offers before leaving the interview both times. Entry level job I accepted on the spot With a handshake. Mid level job there was a little negotiation after receiving the offer letter but it was all wrapped up the same day. I had a one paragraph “cover letter” at the top of my two page resume each time.

in a couple years I will probably get a new job that will be a reach experience wise, so I may put together a cover letter and follow up for that one.

I have never considered a cover letter or follow up for anybody I have hired.

 

[Joe Kings]

More then one page... Bla, no college sports bla. Cover letter FU. Im only hiring 2 CSR though

 

[4n6tox]

Environmental consulting

Since most applications are electronic forms I like to see a cover letter. Means little but shows additional effort beyond auto filling boxes. Like a previous poster said, three paragraphs is perfect. Intro, relevant skills or experience, and how you can benefit me/company.