With the majority of job seekers now submitting resumes via email or job sites, you might think cover letters are headed for extinction.
Think again, The Age argues in a recent article on the topic.
It's claimed cover letters have never been more important as they have the ability to make a candidate stand out from the crowd.
Recruitment experts cited by The Age claim the cover letter's power should not be underestimated as they are, in fact, a resume in disguise.
When writing this letter, applicants are advised to present clearly articulated career highlights and offer good reasons why a recruiter should call them in for an interview.
More cover letter tips can be found here.
good tip,hand written cover letter helps well.
Posted by: cv cover letter | 19 June 2009 at 06:02 AM
Agreed ... it is concern when an applicant sends a generic or no covering letter ... they don't differentiate themselves
Posted by: Michael Janz | 09 September 2009 at 04:46 PM
A cover letter is the most important in a CV.
Posted by: Cover Letter | 11 September 2009 at 08:39 PM
Nice tips. I agree with you that cover letter is important part of resume.
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