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If a job wants you to apply via email there are a few options
1) Put the cover letter as email body text. This will guarantee that the receiver will read it. But, it will also mean that if the resume is printed and passed around to others to look at it they may never see it.
2) Sent 2 attachments in the email, cover letter and resume. Same as #1 though, this allows for just the resume to be printed and passed around while the cover letter could be completely ignored.
3) Merge the cover letter and resume into the same document, so like a 2 page PDF for example where page 1 is the cover letter and 2 is the resume. This seems like it would ensure everyone sees it, but also could put some people off like "a 2-page resume, oh geez too much to read".
4) Cover letter as email body AND attachment (via #2 or #3 method). This just seems redundant.
What would be the best way to approach this?
resume cover-letter
asked Feb 11 '16 at 21:04
Raymond Holguin
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closed as primarily opinion-based by David K, sevensevens, Dawny33, gnat, Stephan Branczyk Feb 12 '16 at 11:20
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If a job wants you to apply via email there are a few options
1) Put the cover letter as email body text. This will guarantee that the receiver will read it. But, it will also mean that if the resume is printed and passed around to others to look at it they may never see it.
2) Sent 2 attachments in the email, cover letter and resume. Same as #1 though, this allows for just the resume to be printed and passed around while the cover letter could be completely ignored.
3) Merge the cover letter and resume into the same document, so like a 2 page PDF for example where page 1 is the cover letter and 2 is the resume. This seems like it would ensure everyone sees it, but also could put some people off like "a 2-page resume, oh geez too much to read".
4) Cover letter as email body AND attachment (via #2 or #3 method). This just seems redundant.
What would be the best way to approach this?
resume cover-letter
asked Feb 11 '16 at 21:04
Raymond Holguin
13113
closed as primarily opinion-based by David K, sevensevens, Dawny33, gnat, Stephan Branczyk Feb 12 '16 at 11:20
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18124/…
– Jane S♦
Feb 11 '16 at 21:07
@JaneS im exploring other options as how to submit my cover letter that are not talked about in the "duplicate" you mentioned. Similar but not duplicated IMO
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 11 '16 at 21:17
I think this question is going to be closed as too opinion-based, as there isn't really a right answer. However, make sure to read the application instructions to see if they specify. I know someone who is hiring and specifically states to put the cover letter and resume in one PDF, and anyone who doesn't follow the instructions is immediately written off.
– David K
Feb 11 '16 at 21:25
"Put the cover letter as email body text. This will guarantee that the receiver will read it." Actually I think this will almost guarantee that the spam filter puts it in the junk folder. Personally I'd go with #3, and if somebody thinks a 2-page resume is too long, must be interviewing for a position at the local fast-food place...
– Ron Beyer
Feb 11 '16 at 22:38
@RonBeyer so if I were to do that, what would you recommend I put in the email body text? Just something as simple as "Dear X, Attached is my resume, thank you for your consideration"?
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 12 '16 at 0:43
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If a job wants you to apply via email there are a few options
1) Put the cover letter as email body text. This will guarantee that the receiver will read it. But, it will also mean that if the resume is printed and passed around to others to look at it they may never see it.
2) Sent 2 attachments in the email, cover letter and resume. Same as #1 though, this allows for just the resume to be printed and passed around while the cover letter could be completely ignored.
3) Merge the cover letter and resume into the same document, so like a 2 page PDF for example where page 1 is the cover letter and 2 is the resume. This seems like it would ensure everyone sees it, but also could put some people off like "a 2-page resume, oh geez too much to read".
4) Cover letter as email body AND attachment (via #2 or #3 method). This just seems redundant.
What would be the best way to approach this?
resume cover-letter
asked Feb 11 '16 at 21:04
Raymond Holguin
13113
If a job wants you to apply via email there are a few options
1) Put the cover letter as email body text. This will guarantee that the receiver will read it. But, it will also mean that if the resume is printed and passed around to others to look at it they may never see it.
2) Sent 2 attachments in the email, cover letter and resume. Same as #1 though, this allows for just the resume to be printed and passed around while the cover letter could be completely ignored.
3) Merge the cover letter and resume into the same document, so like a 2 page PDF for example where page 1 is the cover letter and 2 is the resume. This seems like it would ensure everyone sees it, but also could put some people off like "a 2-page resume, oh geez too much to read".
4) Cover letter as email body AND attachment (via #2 or #3 method). This just seems redundant.
What would be the best way to approach this?
resume cover-letter
asked Feb 11 '16 at 21:04
Raymond Holguin
13113
asked Feb 11 '16 at 21:04
Raymond Holguin
13113
asked Feb 11 '16 at 21:04
Raymond Holguin
13113
asked Feb 11 '16 at 21:04
Raymond Holguin
13113
13113
closed as primarily opinion-based by David K, sevensevens, Dawny33, gnat, Stephan Branczyk Feb 12 '16 at 11:20
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as primarily opinion-based by David K, sevensevens, Dawny33, gnat, Stephan Branczyk Feb 12 '16 at 11:20
Many good questions generate some degree of opinion based on expert experience, but answers to this question will tend to be almost entirely based on opinions, rather than facts, references, or specific expertise. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18124/…
– Jane S♦
Feb 11 '16 at 21:07
@JaneS im exploring other options as how to submit my cover letter that are not talked about in the "duplicate" you mentioned. Similar but not duplicated IMO
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 11 '16 at 21:17
I think this question is going to be closed as too opinion-based, as there isn't really a right answer. However, make sure to read the application instructions to see if they specify. I know someone who is hiring and specifically states to put the cover letter and resume in one PDF, and anyone who doesn't follow the instructions is immediately written off.
– David K
Feb 11 '16 at 21:25
"Put the cover letter as email body text. This will guarantee that the receiver will read it." Actually I think this will almost guarantee that the spam filter puts it in the junk folder. Personally I'd go with #3, and if somebody thinks a 2-page resume is too long, must be interviewing for a position at the local fast-food place...
– Ron Beyer
Feb 11 '16 at 22:38
@RonBeyer so if I were to do that, what would you recommend I put in the email body text? Just something as simple as "Dear X, Attached is my resume, thank you for your consideration"?
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 12 '16 at 0:43
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Possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18124/…
– Jane S♦
Feb 11 '16 at 21:07
@JaneS im exploring other options as how to submit my cover letter that are not talked about in the "duplicate" you mentioned. Similar but not duplicated IMO
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 11 '16 at 21:17
I think this question is going to be closed as too opinion-based, as there isn't really a right answer. However, make sure to read the application instructions to see if they specify. I know someone who is hiring and specifically states to put the cover letter and resume in one PDF, and anyone who doesn't follow the instructions is immediately written off.
– David K
Feb 11 '16 at 21:25
"Put the cover letter as email body text. This will guarantee that the receiver will read it." Actually I think this will almost guarantee that the spam filter puts it in the junk folder. Personally I'd go with #3, and if somebody thinks a 2-page resume is too long, must be interviewing for a position at the local fast-food place...
– Ron Beyer
Feb 11 '16 at 22:38
@RonBeyer so if I were to do that, what would you recommend I put in the email body text? Just something as simple as "Dear X, Attached is my resume, thank you for your consideration"?
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 12 '16 at 0:43
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Possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18124/…
– Jane S♦
Feb 11 '16 at 21:07
Possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18124/…
– Jane S♦
Feb 11 '16 at 21:07
@JaneS im exploring other options as how to submit my cover letter that are not talked about in the "duplicate" you mentioned. Similar but not duplicated IMO
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 11 '16 at 21:17
@JaneS im exploring other options as how to submit my cover letter that are not talked about in the "duplicate" you mentioned. Similar but not duplicated IMO
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 11 '16 at 21:17
I think this question is going to be closed as too opinion-based, as there isn't really a right answer. However, make sure to read the application instructions to see if they specify. I know someone who is hiring and specifically states to put the cover letter and resume in one PDF, and anyone who doesn't follow the instructions is immediately written off.
– David K
Feb 11 '16 at 21:25
I think this question is going to be closed as too opinion-based, as there isn't really a right answer. However, make sure to read the application instructions to see if they specify. I know someone who is hiring and specifically states to put the cover letter and resume in one PDF, and anyone who doesn't follow the instructions is immediately written off.
– David K
Feb 11 '16 at 21:25
"Put the cover letter as email body text. This will guarantee that the receiver will read it." Actually I think this will almost guarantee that the spam filter puts it in the junk folder. Personally I'd go with #3, and if somebody thinks a 2-page resume is too long, must be interviewing for a position at the local fast-food place...
– Ron Beyer
Feb 11 '16 at 22:38
"Put the cover letter as email body text. This will guarantee that the receiver will read it." Actually I think this will almost guarantee that the spam filter puts it in the junk folder. Personally I'd go with #3, and if somebody thinks a 2-page resume is too long, must be interviewing for a position at the local fast-food place...
– Ron Beyer
Feb 11 '16 at 22:38
@RonBeyer so if I were to do that, what would you recommend I put in the email body text? Just something as simple as "Dear X, Attached is my resume, thank you for your consideration"?
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 12 '16 at 0:43
@RonBeyer so if I were to do that, what would you recommend I put in the email body text? Just something as simple as "Dear X, Attached is my resume, thank you for your consideration"?
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 12 '16 at 0:43
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Possible duplicate of workplace.stackexchange.com/questions/18124/…
– Jane S♦
Feb 11 '16 at 21:07
@JaneS im exploring other options as how to submit my cover letter that are not talked about in the "duplicate" you mentioned. Similar but not duplicated IMO
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 11 '16 at 21:17
I think this question is going to be closed as too opinion-based, as there isn't really a right answer. However, make sure to read the application instructions to see if they specify. I know someone who is hiring and specifically states to put the cover letter and resume in one PDF, and anyone who doesn't follow the instructions is immediately written off.
– David K
Feb 11 '16 at 21:25
"Put the cover letter as email body text. This will guarantee that the receiver will read it." Actually I think this will almost guarantee that the spam filter puts it in the junk folder. Personally I'd go with #3, and if somebody thinks a 2-page resume is too long, must be interviewing for a position at the local fast-food place...
– Ron Beyer
Feb 11 '16 at 22:38
@RonBeyer so if I were to do that, what would you recommend I put in the email body text? Just something as simple as "Dear X, Attached is my resume, thank you for your consideration"?
– Raymond Holguin
Feb 12 '16 at 0:43