Your resume and cover letter should remain current so that you don't have to play the memory recall game every time you decide you might like to pursue another opportunity. It is also good to keep your resume current if you pursue an opportunity internally. As you apply for opportunities, you should tweak both the resume and the cover letter so that it hits the key points of the role for which you are applying.
cover letters should expand on the information in a resume, not simply restate it.
Yes, the cover letter should be a separate piece of paper from the resume. Go to Monster.com for great advice and instructions on how to submit letters, resumes and follow up letters. Good Luck!
True. A cover letter should be a summary of your resume.
Check out this link. Great starting point where you can embellish where you want to. www.aroj.com/resume-cover-letters/theare-production-manager.com
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Yes, you can use "I" in a cover letter, just not in your resume.
Cover letters should be written and sent along with your job application, typically when you submit your resume. This allows you to introduce yourself to the employer, highlight relevant skills and experiences, and explain why you are a strong candidate for the position. Sending a well-crafted cover letter shows your interest and enthusiasm for the job.
Both. That is, you should list your work experience, education, certifications and such in a general way in the resume. In the cover letter, you should highlight those of your qualifications that specifically match the job requirements. This makes it easier on the HR person screening resumes to say "Yep, this matches our bullet points" and pass the resume on to the hiring manager. They may or may not pass along the cover letter as well, so this information should be in the resume as well.
Cover letters should be personalized and demonstrate that the applicant has done his or her research on the company. (apex)
According to the Federal Citizen Information Center:Every cover letter should fit on one page.Send your letter to a specific person rather than to an office whenever possible.The first few sentences tell which job you are applying for.Briefly explain your qualifications without simply repeating your resume. More of their advice on writing cover letters is linked to the right.And for more detailed recommendations, see this article published by Resume Edge, an online consulting company that optimizes resumes and cover letters for job seekers: how to write a cover letter. Resume Edge also has advice on choosing the paper and letterhead for your resume and cover letter, and how to mail them. Finally, you might want to check out the sample cover letters on the links below.Additional advice from a former hiring manager:The purpose of a resume cover letter is to encourage the recipient to look at your resume. That is all, so be concise and don't repeat your whole background. Your background and history over and above what is on the resume is appropriate for the interview.The cover letter should be targeted to having the prospective employer review you resume; your resume should have the information that convinces the prospective employer that they should contact you for an interview.Remember, especially in today's job market, a personnel manager may get 50 or more resumes for one job opening. I know, this has happened to me. If the cover letter is too long, contains inappropriate information, or even too much effusive wording, the manager will readily set it aside for the next one in the pile rather than plow through a mess of words.As a hiring manager, the ones that I most readily slid to the bottom of the pile were those that were so extremely generalized and filled with 'buzz words' that you can tell that they were done by a resume service of pulled directly from the internet, often relating information that had nothing to do with the specific opening for which they were applying. So, even if you're using a service or an internet sample, be sure to change the terminology into words that you would actually say and remove what is not to specific to the opening.
The appropriate time to present a resume and cover letter is at the time of application. You should also take a copy of each with you to the interview just in case.
There are a lot of sample cover letters on the internet that can be used as a basis for job applications. It is always recommended to adapt a cover letter specifically for the job that is being applied for, careers services may be able to offer support to get the most out of a cover letter.