What is the relationship between a cover letter and a resume?
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The resume is the necessary item; a cover letter is used sometimes.\n\nYour resume is a list of qualifications, things like previous job experience, education, accomplishments, skills. It usually starts with a statement of your goals or objectives in seeking to join (work for) the target organization. It is impersonal and usually consists of short, snappy phrases in a list rather than complete sentences in paragraphs.\n\nA cover letter is more personal. If you know the name of the person who will be reviewing your resume, address it to them by name. In business letters, it's usual for us to include our own name and address in a block near the top, right after the date. In cover letters, omit this block -- that information is in your resume.\n\nThe purpose of the cover letter its specificity. Where a resume is general, and the same resume can be used everywhere you apply, the cover letter is written with a specific employer in mind. It tells, in complete sentences arranged into paragraphs, why you are applying to THAT organization in particular.\n\nSometimes it's good to learn a little about your perspective employer to include in the cover letter, things like "Acme Corporation's strong commitment to serving the youth of Harper County..." or "Dewey, Cheatham, and Howe's 100 year tradition of working closely with our state government ...". But this is only one possibility, not a requirement.\n\nI hope you get the job you want! Good luck!
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It is not a resume. It is an application. Applications contain more than one part to it. Some of it is just checking boxes and writing stuff in like "what is your GPA" and "What is your gender". But usually you need a Statement of Purpose (name varies from school to school) and recommendation letters. Statement of purpose should be about 1 or 2 pages.
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Here you can find some sample resumes for a number of different positions, including marketing:\nhttp://www.jobbankusa.com/resumewrite/ResumeTemplates/\n\nhere is another site to look at samples of resumes: http://www.vault.com/nr/main_article_detail.jsp?article_id=18597&cat_id=0&ht_type=8\n\nplus a link for cover letter samples to go with that resume:\nhttp://www.vault.com/nr/ht_list.jsp?ht_type=9
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Do you mean how to do it, or what is appropriate ettiquette in sending a resume via e-mail? To do so, it is a little different through different e-mail providers, but it is just like any other attachment. CLick on add attachment, or sometimes they look like paper clips, find the file, and hit attach. Should b easy. As for as how you should do it. What I do is sort of make my e-mail like a cover letter, introducing myself, talking about how I heard about the job, elaborate on my skills etc. Then I mention I have attached my resume as an application for this job. Sign off by thanking them, and put my name and contact info at the bottom. Thats the short of it, but I thought it might give you an idea.
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go to about.com. I found their templates and examples very useful in writing my cover letter and resume.
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A bio is a one-page sheet on your background, generally done in complete sentences and may include a picture of yourself. It may also list clients that you have done work for and may list areas of expertise, levels and types of engagements. The bio is generally used with consulting firms or is sent to a company as a package. \n\nA CV (cirrculm vitae) is generally used in the medical field, but may be used in other industries and contains much of the same information and lay-out as a resume. I honestly thought is was Latin.\n\nA resume tells a prospective employer of your qualifications for a particular job. It generally contains an ojective or summary, historical employment information, schools attended, accomplishments, software or major skills used, volunteer or community service.
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A CV is:\nYour Life History \nYour Job History \nYour Achievments \nYour Skills\n\nA resume is:\nAn accurate summary of your credentials \nEducation, achievements, job experience and goals
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It is a letter you include with your job application and resume, highlighting some of your best points in terms of being qualified for the job.  It should be clear and easy to read, and never longer than one page.  It should be done on good quality paper.  In the letter you have to sell yourself.  It may be what gets you to the interview stage, so be meticulous with it.  It should be written with the specific job and employer in mind.  Remember that the person who reads your letter may read dozens of other letters for the same job so try to make yours stand out.\n\nThese sites should help you.  Best of luck with it.
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You should  put your resume behind a cover sheet.  Most employers will be impressed if you put a cover sheet that explains the position you are looking for and why you choose to apply at their company.  It helps if you did research about the company and can tell them SPECIFIC things you like, not general.  Tell them about recent mergers, new management, promotions, etc. that impressed you.  Write why you are fit for their company not just for the job. Anyone else can be fit for the job.  One more thing.... KEEP IT SHORT.  It is best if it is no more than 2 short paragraphs and the resume is a short and TO THE POINT one or two pages.   ( PICK NICE RESUME PAPER AND PROFESSIONAL COLORS ONLY )\n\nHOPE THIS HELPS !!!!!\n\nRAINBW99
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1\n\nEmployers don't often have a lot of time to look through cover letters and resumes.  The shorter and more succinct each is, the better.  They need to get the important information quickly and easily.
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Curriculum Vitae or a Resume is a document containing a summary or listing of relevant job experience and education, usually for the purpose of obtaining an interview when seeking employment. The word 'Résumé' is used especially in the United States and in Canada; the Latin term 'Curriculum Vitae (often abbreviated CV)' is used in the United Kingdom and many Commonwealth countries, as well as in the academic fields in North America, and the Netherlands.\nIn American English usage, a CV is a longer document than a résumé, and will include a comprehensive listing of professional history including every term of employment, academic credential, publication, contribution or significant achievement. In certain professions, it may even include samples of the person's work and may run to many pages. In contrast, a résumé is a summary typically limited to one or two pages highlighting only those experiences and credentials which the author considers most relevant to the desired position. CVs are the preferred recruiting tool for academic and medical professions while résumés are generally preferred for business employment.
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Here are links to samples for you:\n\nhttp://ucdavis.placementmanual.com/resume/resume-33.html\n\nhttp://jobsearchtech.about.com/od/jobofferletters/a/jobofferaccept.htm\n\nhttp://www.quintcareers.com/sample_accepting_letter.html
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The only one I can think of is this: if your cover letter is particularly poor, your resume won't be read-- they'll stop right with the cover letter.
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There are lots of advantages to a good cover letter. If the letter is good, I can't think of any disadvantages.\n\nOne advantage is that it gives you a chance to highlight experience or education that is directly related to the job you're applying for. It can also be a good way to summarize your expertise, abilities, etc.
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Hope the below helps and good luck getting your ideal job!\n\nBest Wishes,\n\nLucy\n\n\nA cover letter has 3 purposes:\n\n1. It formally introduces you, and can personalize the presentation of your resume \n\n2. It highlights specific information from your resume and from your background that applies to a specific field or position. Can also give reader insight to items not addressed in a resume \n\n3. It helps to facilitate a meeting between you and the employer \n\nCover letter allows you to personalize your resume when it is mailed to prospective employers in response to advertisements or to inquire about possible interviews. The cover letter's main purpose is to advertise your strengths and assets in a way that would interest employers in interviewing you. It is also useful in that it can save valuable time by enabling you to visit only the most promising prospects or helping you avoid places where there is no interest in you as a prospective employee.\n\nTo attract the reader's ATTENTION, the cover letter must look good and be easy to read. Use of quality 8 1/2" X 11" paper, correct English, spelling, spacing, paragraphing, margins and above all, flawless typing is a must. Address it to a particular person by name, making sure that the spelling and title of the individual are correct. The person addressed should hold an influential position in the company. A good cover letter is not too long, so try to limit yours to only part of a single page.\n\nThe first paragraph should arouse the reader's INTEREST. This can be done by stating some particular knowledge you have of the reader's business, by a comment on some "timely" issue relating to the company's operation or by an impersonal statement of some outstanding fact relating to your ability that would probably appeal to the employer.\n\nThe body of the cover letter should make the employer DESIRE to interview you by explaining what you can do for his/her company. Put yourself in the employer's position as you write and present facts that will both be interesting and accurately describe your assets and qualifications. Your prospective employer will be interested in your ability to make and/or save money, to conserve time, to effectively assume and discharge responsibility and to produce results more rapidly and economically than anyone else. Do not stress your bad points, such as lack of experience or unemployment.\n\nThe last paragraph should request ACTION. Ask directly for an interview stating specific times and dates when you will call to arrange an interview. In all circumstances be courteous but use a direct approach.\n\nThe letter should end with the formal salutation, "Sincerely yours." Below the salutation, type your name and then add your signature. Remember the use of AIDA (ATTENTION, INTEREST, DESIRE, ACTION) will result in a cover letter that is both pleasing to read and effective.\n\n\nSample Cover Letter Outline\nYour Address\nCity, State, Zip\nDate\n\n\n(Ms. or Mr.) I.M. Hiring\nPersonnel Manager\nName of Company\nCompany Address\nCity, State, Zip\n\nDear (Ms. or Mr.) Hiring: \n\nYour opening paragraph should arouse interest on the part of the reader. Tell the employer why you are writing the letter. Do not say in the first paragraph that you are looking for a job. Give information to show your specific interest in the company. \n\nYour middle paragraphs should create desire. Give details of your background that will show the reader why one should consider you as a candidate. Be as specific as possible about the kind of a job you want. Don't make the reader try to guess what you would be interested in. \n\nRefer the reader to your general qualifications on your enclosed resume or other material. Use as much space as you need to tell your story but keep it brief and to the point. \n\nIn your closing paragraph you ask for action. Ask for an appointment suggesting a time when you will contact the individ
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MS Word or Works both have templates to use when creating a resume. You may not have 'real' work experience, but that doesn't matter too much. Think of your resume as a one page ad used to sell yourself to an employer. Sports, community involvement, school programs, basically anything that you are involved in should be listed on your resume if you don't have work experience.
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putting it in a motivation letter would be a better idea i think. resume includes work experience and education (sometimes hobbies,other qualifications, etc)