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I'm not 100% with terms in English, so maybe I'm missing something.
When applying for a job, what is the difference between a resume and a cover letter?
Some companies ask for one or the other, some ask for both. What should be written in each?
resume cover-letter terminology
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I'm not 100% with terms in English, so maybe I'm missing something.
When applying for a job, what is the difference between a resume and a cover letter?
Some companies ask for one or the other, some ask for both. What should be written in each?
resume cover-letter terminology
asked Aug 16 '13 at 13:48
Madara Uchiha
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closed as too broad by Jim G., Rhys, bytebuster, jcmeloni, Michael Grubey Aug 19 '13 at 7:17
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Some companies ask for a cover letter without the resume? Also, have you made any effort to find dictionary definitions of these two terms? You should do that and if you're not able to compare and contrast, post some specifics about why you're still confused.
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I'm not 100% with terms in English, so maybe I'm missing something.
When applying for a job, what is the difference between a resume and a cover letter?
Some companies ask for one or the other, some ask for both. What should be written in each?
resume cover-letter terminology
asked Aug 16 '13 at 13:48
Madara Uchiha
132117
I'm not 100% with terms in English, so maybe I'm missing something.
When applying for a job, what is the difference between a resume and a cover letter?
Some companies ask for one or the other, some ask for both. What should be written in each?
resume cover-letter terminology
asked Aug 16 '13 at 13:48
Madara Uchiha
132117
asked Aug 16 '13 at 13:48
Madara Uchiha
132117
asked Aug 16 '13 at 13:48
Madara Uchiha
132117
asked Aug 16 '13 at 13:48
Madara Uchiha
132117
132117
closed as too broad by Jim G., Rhys, bytebuster, jcmeloni, Michael Grubey Aug 19 '13 at 7:17
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
closed as too broad by Jim G., Rhys, bytebuster, jcmeloni, Michael Grubey Aug 19 '13 at 7:17
Please edit the question to limit it to a specific problem with enough detail to identify an adequate answer. Avoid asking multiple distinct questions at once. See the How to Ask page for help clarifying this question. If this question can be reworded to fit the rules in the help center, please edit the question.
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Some companies ask for a cover letter without the resume? Also, have you made any effort to find dictionary definitions of these two terms? You should do that and if you're not able to compare and contrast, post some specifics about why you're still confused.
– user8365
Aug 16 '13 at 14:59
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Some companies ask for a cover letter without the resume? Also, have you made any effort to find dictionary definitions of these two terms? You should do that and if you're not able to compare and contrast, post some specifics about why you're still confused.
– user8365
Aug 16 '13 at 14:59
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Some companies ask for a cover letter without the resume? Also, have you made any effort to find dictionary definitions of these two terms? You should do that and if you're not able to compare and contrast, post some specifics about why you're still confused.
– user8365
Aug 16 '13 at 14:59
Some companies ask for a cover letter without the resume? Also, have you made any effort to find dictionary definitions of these two terms? You should do that and if you're not able to compare and contrast, post some specifics about why you're still confused.
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A resume usually is an overall summary of your background and experience. It often lists your education, your former jobs, and your areas of expertise. You often use the same resume for every job you apply to, but some customize the resume a bit for specific jobs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Résumé
A cover letter is a letter you write to introduce yourself to a particular hiring manager. Often, you try to highlight how you fit that specific job.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover_letter
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answered Aug 16 '13 at 14:40
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In addition to what Joe Strazzere said, your cover letter is your chance to actually address anything that your resume doesn't.
This could include the following:
- Explain and show your passion.
- Highlight any conflicting things on your resume (like if you don't have a degree, or your past experience is all front-end and the job you are applying for is for back-end, etc.)
- What you are looking for.
Any really anything that you feel is necessary. Try to keep it to a few paragraphs though, there's definitely a sweet spot when it comes to length.
answered Aug 16 '13 at 16:11
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A resume usually is an overall summary of your background and experience. It often lists your education, your former jobs, and your areas of expertise. You often use the same resume for every job you apply to, but some customize the resume a bit for specific jobs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Résumé
A cover letter is a letter you write to introduce yourself to a particular hiring manager. Often, you try to highlight how you fit that specific job.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover_letter
edited May 16 '17 at 16:13
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answered Aug 16 '13 at 14:40
Joe Strazzere
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A resume usually is an overall summary of your background and experience. It often lists your education, your former jobs, and your areas of expertise. You often use the same resume for every job you apply to, but some customize the resume a bit for specific jobs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Résumé
A cover letter is a letter you write to introduce yourself to a particular hiring manager. Often, you try to highlight how you fit that specific job.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover_letter
edited May 16 '17 at 16:13
grg
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answered Aug 16 '13 at 14:40
Joe Strazzere
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up vote
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A resume usually is an overall summary of your background and experience. It often lists your education, your former jobs, and your areas of expertise. You often use the same resume for every job you apply to, but some customize the resume a bit for specific jobs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Résumé
A cover letter is a letter you write to introduce yourself to a particular hiring manager. Often, you try to highlight how you fit that specific job.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover_letter
edited May 16 '17 at 16:13
grg
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answered Aug 16 '13 at 14:40
Joe Strazzere
224k107661930
A resume usually is an overall summary of your background and experience. It often lists your education, your former jobs, and your areas of expertise. You often use the same resume for every job you apply to, but some customize the resume a bit for specific jobs.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Résumé
A cover letter is a letter you write to introduce yourself to a particular hiring manager. Often, you try to highlight how you fit that specific job.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cover_letter
edited May 16 '17 at 16:13
grg
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answered Aug 16 '13 at 14:40
Joe Strazzere
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edited May 16 '17 at 16:13
grg
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edited May 16 '17 at 16:13
grg
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edited May 16 '17 at 16:13
grg
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answered Aug 16 '13 at 14:40
Joe Strazzere
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answered Aug 16 '13 at 14:40
Joe Strazzere
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answered Aug 16 '13 at 14:40
Joe Strazzere
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In addition to what Joe Strazzere said, your cover letter is your chance to actually address anything that your resume doesn't.
This could include the following:
- Explain and show your passion.
- Highlight any conflicting things on your resume (like if you don't have a degree, or your past experience is all front-end and the job you are applying for is for back-end, etc.)
- What you are looking for.
Any really anything that you feel is necessary. Try to keep it to a few paragraphs though, there's definitely a sweet spot when it comes to length.
answered Aug 16 '13 at 16:11
Josh Davis
1413
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
In addition to what Joe Strazzere said, your cover letter is your chance to actually address anything that your resume doesn't.
This could include the following:
- Explain and show your passion.
- Highlight any conflicting things on your resume (like if you don't have a degree, or your past experience is all front-end and the job you are applying for is for back-end, etc.)
- What you are looking for.
Any really anything that you feel is necessary. Try to keep it to a few paragraphs though, there's definitely a sweet spot when it comes to length.
answered Aug 16 '13 at 16:11
Josh Davis
1413
add a comment |Â
up vote
4
down vote
up vote
4
down vote
In addition to what Joe Strazzere said, your cover letter is your chance to actually address anything that your resume doesn't.
This could include the following:
- Explain and show your passion.
- Highlight any conflicting things on your resume (like if you don't have a degree, or your past experience is all front-end and the job you are applying for is for back-end, etc.)
- What you are looking for.
Any really anything that you feel is necessary. Try to keep it to a few paragraphs though, there's definitely a sweet spot when it comes to length.
answered Aug 16 '13 at 16:11
Josh Davis
1413
In addition to what Joe Strazzere said, your cover letter is your chance to actually address anything that your resume doesn't.
This could include the following:
- Explain and show your passion.
- Highlight any conflicting things on your resume (like if you don't have a degree, or your past experience is all front-end and the job you are applying for is for back-end, etc.)
- What you are looking for.
Any really anything that you feel is necessary. Try to keep it to a few paragraphs though, there's definitely a sweet spot when it comes to length.
answered Aug 16 '13 at 16:11
Josh Davis
1413
answered Aug 16 '13 at 16:11
Josh Davis
1413
answered Aug 16 '13 at 16:11
Josh Davis
1413
answered Aug 16 '13 at 16:11
Josh Davis
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Some companies ask for a cover letter without the resume? Also, have you made any effort to find dictionary definitions of these two terms? You should do that and if you're not able to compare and contrast, post some specifics about why you're still confused.
– user8365
Aug 16 '13 at 14:59