Do you always send a covering letter when applying for contracts?

[stacks]

when you attach your CV for jobs or contracts it always has the option to attach a covering letter. Whats everyones thoughts on this, is it something you do for every one you apply for an amend a covering letter for each one to make it relevent or do you just use a standard template or just not bother and send the CV?

Just wondering really to see if an agent is even going to bother looking at a covering letter.

[badger7579]

Never...

[thelace]

Every time

[Badger]

Never...

what my dad said

[sal626]

I either update/amed my CV to highlight any skills, experience, etc that are relevant to the role. Or I send a covering letter/email.....
I think updating CV per role is probably better approach to take....

[stacks]

I just amend the CV slightly each time depending on the role but I never attach a seperate cover note unless there is a box on the screen pre-filled with some text about the job and then I add in some more words.

Sounds like I'm doing the normal thing then and no need to do anything extra.

[pmeswani]

when you attach your CV for jobs or contracts it always has the option to attach a covering letter. Whats everyones thoughts on this, is it something you do for every one you apply for an amend a covering letter for each one to make it relevent or do you just use a standard template or just not bother and send the CV?

Just wondering really to see if an agent is even going to bother looking at a covering letter.

My CV is my covering letter and my Resume.

[Lockhouse]

Yes, always. I stress why they should hire me. Although why I'm telling the competition this, I don't know.

[Sausage Surprise]

never - if they want you they'll be in touch

[SueEllen]

I was told by agents that they don't read them as they get too many applications.

I tend to put in their name, one line and my name.