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Should I send multiple cover letters when applying for different positions at a company?
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A company is offering two positions that I would qualify for. One is more design oriented and requires a portfolio, and I don't think my portfolio is very strong, but I would prefer this position (just an FYI).
Should I submit two different cover letters for the two positions?
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A company is offering two positions that I would qualify for. One is more design oriented and requires a portfolio, and I don't think my portfolio is very strong, but I would prefer this position (just an FYI).
Should I submit two different cover letters for the two positions?
applications cover-letter applying
edited Nov 5 '17 at 19:10
Dukeling
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what size is the company? Large companies have different teams and divisions that aren't aware of each others openings prompting 2 separate applys and cover letters.
– RandomUs1r
Jul 29 '16 at 17:28
Have you had any contact with someone from HR yet on either of the positions?
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 17:56
It's about 40 people. and @JasonJ I haven't had contact with HR yet.
– user48249
Jul 29 '16 at 18:03
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Too bad @deannakov I was going to suggest that you just bring it up with them as something you are also interested in.
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 18:18
I modified the question a bit to focus on the cover letter aspect. The "should I apply to multiple positions" is answered in Applying for 2 jobs with the same employer
– Dukeling
Nov 5 '17 at 19:07
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A company is offering two positions that I would qualify for. One is more design oriented and requires a portfolio, and I don't think my portfolio is very strong, but I would prefer this position (just an FYI).
Should I submit two different cover letters for the two positions?
applications cover-letter applying
edited Nov 5 '17 at 19:10
Dukeling
8,36332246
A company is offering two positions that I would qualify for. One is more design oriented and requires a portfolio, and I don't think my portfolio is very strong, but I would prefer this position (just an FYI).
Should I submit two different cover letters for the two positions?
applications cover-letter applying
edited Nov 5 '17 at 19:10
Dukeling
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edited Nov 5 '17 at 19:10
Dukeling
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edited Nov 5 '17 at 19:10
Dukeling
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edited Nov 5 '17 at 19:10
Dukeling
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asked Jul 29 '16 at 17:19
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what size is the company? Large companies have different teams and divisions that aren't aware of each others openings prompting 2 separate applys and cover letters.
– RandomUs1r
Jul 29 '16 at 17:28
Have you had any contact with someone from HR yet on either of the positions?
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 17:56
It's about 40 people. and @JasonJ I haven't had contact with HR yet.
– user48249
Jul 29 '16 at 18:03
1
Too bad @deannakov I was going to suggest that you just bring it up with them as something you are also interested in.
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 18:18
I modified the question a bit to focus on the cover letter aspect. The "should I apply to multiple positions" is answered in Applying for 2 jobs with the same employer
– Dukeling
Nov 5 '17 at 19:07
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what size is the company? Large companies have different teams and divisions that aren't aware of each others openings prompting 2 separate applys and cover letters.
– RandomUs1r
Jul 29 '16 at 17:28
Have you had any contact with someone from HR yet on either of the positions?
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 17:56
It's about 40 people. and @JasonJ I haven't had contact with HR yet.
– user48249
Jul 29 '16 at 18:03
1
Too bad @deannakov I was going to suggest that you just bring it up with them as something you are also interested in.
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 18:18
I modified the question a bit to focus on the cover letter aspect. The "should I apply to multiple positions" is answered in Applying for 2 jobs with the same employer
– Dukeling
Nov 5 '17 at 19:07
1
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what size is the company? Large companies have different teams and divisions that aren't aware of each others openings prompting 2 separate applys and cover letters.
– RandomUs1r
Jul 29 '16 at 17:28
what size is the company? Large companies have different teams and divisions that aren't aware of each others openings prompting 2 separate applys and cover letters.
– RandomUs1r
Jul 29 '16 at 17:28
Have you had any contact with someone from HR yet on either of the positions?
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 17:56
Have you had any contact with someone from HR yet on either of the positions?
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 17:56
It's about 40 people. and @JasonJ I haven't had contact with HR yet.
– user48249
Jul 29 '16 at 18:03
It's about 40 people. and @JasonJ I haven't had contact with HR yet.
– user48249
Jul 29 '16 at 18:03
1
1
Too bad @deannakov I was going to suggest that you just bring it up with them as something you are also interested in.
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 18:18
Too bad @deannakov I was going to suggest that you just bring it up with them as something you are also interested in.
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 18:18
I modified the question a bit to focus on the cover letter aspect. The "should I apply to multiple positions" is answered in Applying for 2 jobs with the same employer
– Dukeling
Nov 5 '17 at 19:07
I modified the question a bit to focus on the cover letter aspect. The "should I apply to multiple positions" is answered in Applying for 2 jobs with the same employer
– Dukeling
Nov 5 '17 at 19:07
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Don't make it more difficult than it needs to be.
Just reference both positions in the cover letter and highlight there why you think you would be qualified for each one in turn.
I would definitely not send 2 cover letters though. You're right, that would be rather odd.
answered Jul 29 '16 at 17:23
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Don't make it more difficult than it needs to be.
Just reference both positions in the cover letter and highlight there why you think you would be qualified for each one in turn.
I would definitely not send 2 cover letters though. You're right, that would be rather odd.
answered Jul 29 '16 at 17:23
Chris E
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up vote
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Don't make it more difficult than it needs to be.
Just reference both positions in the cover letter and highlight there why you think you would be qualified for each one in turn.
I would definitely not send 2 cover letters though. You're right, that would be rather odd.
answered Jul 29 '16 at 17:23
Chris E
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up vote
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up vote
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Don't make it more difficult than it needs to be.
Just reference both positions in the cover letter and highlight there why you think you would be qualified for each one in turn.
I would definitely not send 2 cover letters though. You're right, that would be rather odd.
answered Jul 29 '16 at 17:23
Chris E
40.4k22129166
Don't make it more difficult than it needs to be.
Just reference both positions in the cover letter and highlight there why you think you would be qualified for each one in turn.
I would definitely not send 2 cover letters though. You're right, that would be rather odd.
answered Jul 29 '16 at 17:23
Chris E
40.4k22129166
answered Jul 29 '16 at 17:23
Chris E
40.4k22129166
answered Jul 29 '16 at 17:23
Chris E
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answered Jul 29 '16 at 17:23
Chris E
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what size is the company? Large companies have different teams and divisions that aren't aware of each others openings prompting 2 separate applys and cover letters.
– RandomUs1r
Jul 29 '16 at 17:28
Have you had any contact with someone from HR yet on either of the positions?
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 17:56
It's about 40 people. and @JasonJ I haven't had contact with HR yet.
– user48249
Jul 29 '16 at 18:03
1
Too bad @deannakov I was going to suggest that you just bring it up with them as something you are also interested in.
– JasonJ
Jul 29 '16 at 18:18
I modified the question a bit to focus on the cover letter aspect. The "should I apply to multiple positions" is answered in Applying for 2 jobs with the same employer
– Dukeling
Nov 5 '17 at 19:07