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“Introduce yourself†section vs cover letter?
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I'm applying for a game programmer job online and they have a button where I can upload my resume file, and a section that says "Introduce yourself". I found it a bit weird cause usually all other sites I saw they ask for a cover letter.
I'm not 100% sure what to write. Should I give a brief intro about myself and still combine my cover letter or..?
Any help is appreciated!
applications cover-letter
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vexe
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I'm applying for a game programmer job online and they have a button where I can upload my resume file, and a section that says "Introduce yourself". I found it a bit weird cause usually all other sites I saw they ask for a cover letter.
I'm not 100% sure what to write. Should I give a brief intro about myself and still combine my cover letter or..?
Any help is appreciated!
applications cover-letter
asked Nov 28 '15 at 19:45
vexe
1133
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
2
down vote
favorite
up vote
2
down vote
favorite
I'm applying for a game programmer job online and they have a button where I can upload my resume file, and a section that says "Introduce yourself". I found it a bit weird cause usually all other sites I saw they ask for a cover letter.
I'm not 100% sure what to write. Should I give a brief intro about myself and still combine my cover letter or..?
Any help is appreciated!
applications cover-letter
asked Nov 28 '15 at 19:45
vexe
1133
I'm applying for a game programmer job online and they have a button where I can upload my resume file, and a section that says "Introduce yourself". I found it a bit weird cause usually all other sites I saw they ask for a cover letter.
I'm not 100% sure what to write. Should I give a brief intro about myself and still combine my cover letter or..?
Any help is appreciated!
applications cover-letter
asked Nov 28 '15 at 19:45
vexe
1133
asked Nov 28 '15 at 19:45
vexe
1133
asked Nov 28 '15 at 19:45
vexe
1133
asked Nov 28 '15 at 19:45
vexe
1133
1133
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suggest improvements |Â
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I would assume it's the first thing they read after your name.
I would also assume they get flooded with a lot of applications and that most of them are from people who are "grossly under qualified".
Your challenge is to write a couple of sentences that suggest you are good at what you do and that you can benefit their team.
Remember, the person reading this probably has another 50 or 100 to go through and is looking for an excuse to hit the 'delete' button.
You might want to also include a cover letter if it includes more narrative than fits in the introduction. Just be darned sure you've written a custom letter for this application and that you make specific references to their company, the position, and how you'd be a fit. No one likes to read "one size fits all" cover letters.
answered Nov 28 '15 at 20:48
Dan Pichelman
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Thing is I do have a small "intro" section in my resume haha
– vexe
Nov 28 '15 at 20:53
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1 Answer
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
I would assume it's the first thing they read after your name.
I would also assume they get flooded with a lot of applications and that most of them are from people who are "grossly under qualified".
Your challenge is to write a couple of sentences that suggest you are good at what you do and that you can benefit their team.
Remember, the person reading this probably has another 50 or 100 to go through and is looking for an excuse to hit the 'delete' button.
You might want to also include a cover letter if it includes more narrative than fits in the introduction. Just be darned sure you've written a custom letter for this application and that you make specific references to their company, the position, and how you'd be a fit. No one likes to read "one size fits all" cover letters.
answered Nov 28 '15 at 20:48
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
Thing is I do have a small "intro" section in my resume haha
– vexe
Nov 28 '15 at 20:53
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
I would assume it's the first thing they read after your name.
I would also assume they get flooded with a lot of applications and that most of them are from people who are "grossly under qualified".
Your challenge is to write a couple of sentences that suggest you are good at what you do and that you can benefit their team.
Remember, the person reading this probably has another 50 or 100 to go through and is looking for an excuse to hit the 'delete' button.
You might want to also include a cover letter if it includes more narrative than fits in the introduction. Just be darned sure you've written a custom letter for this application and that you make specific references to their company, the position, and how you'd be a fit. No one likes to read "one size fits all" cover letters.
answered Nov 28 '15 at 20:48
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
Thing is I do have a small "intro" section in my resume haha
– vexe
Nov 28 '15 at 20:53
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
up vote
5
down vote
accepted
I would assume it's the first thing they read after your name.
I would also assume they get flooded with a lot of applications and that most of them are from people who are "grossly under qualified".
Your challenge is to write a couple of sentences that suggest you are good at what you do and that you can benefit their team.
Remember, the person reading this probably has another 50 or 100 to go through and is looking for an excuse to hit the 'delete' button.
You might want to also include a cover letter if it includes more narrative than fits in the introduction. Just be darned sure you've written a custom letter for this application and that you make specific references to their company, the position, and how you'd be a fit. No one likes to read "one size fits all" cover letters.
answered Nov 28 '15 at 20:48
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
I would assume it's the first thing they read after your name.
I would also assume they get flooded with a lot of applications and that most of them are from people who are "grossly under qualified".
Your challenge is to write a couple of sentences that suggest you are good at what you do and that you can benefit their team.
Remember, the person reading this probably has another 50 or 100 to go through and is looking for an excuse to hit the 'delete' button.
You might want to also include a cover letter if it includes more narrative than fits in the introduction. Just be darned sure you've written a custom letter for this application and that you make specific references to their company, the position, and how you'd be a fit. No one likes to read "one size fits all" cover letters.
answered Nov 28 '15 at 20:48
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
answered Nov 28 '15 at 20:48
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
answered Nov 28 '15 at 20:48
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
answered Nov 28 '15 at 20:48
Dan Pichelman
24.5k116882
24.5k116882
Thing is I do have a small "intro" section in my resume haha
– vexe
Nov 28 '15 at 20:53
suggest improvements |Â
Thing is I do have a small "intro" section in my resume haha
– vexe
Nov 28 '15 at 20:53
Thing is I do have a small "intro" section in my resume haha
– vexe
Nov 28 '15 at 20:53
Thing is I do have a small "intro" section in my resume haha
– vexe
Nov 28 '15 at 20:53
suggest improvements |Â
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