covering letter to agencies on JS

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omen666 replied

12 October 2005, 12:55
I send to email address if listed and include no more than 2 sentences that directly relate my skill/experience to requirements listed in the advert, using judgement as to what the most important.

I always state...'my CV clearly evidences all the requirements you list' as a hook into opening the attached CV.
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Mailman replied

12 October 2005, 12:50
IF there is an actual email address I will send my cv to that instead of applying online. As a matter of curtesy I will include a cover letter...you know...saying how you are the best thing since sliced bread etc. You never know, it could be the one thing that tips the balance in your favour.

If applying online then there is no need for one.

Mailman
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Denny replied

12 October 2005, 11:06
Originally posted by Antman

What´s the deal with the covering letter in this day and age?

When I´m sending my CV to agencies from a jobserve ad is there any point with a long-winded letter outlining your strong points? I get the impression that they don´t have time to be reading this bumpf and just go straight to the CV.

I'm sending my CV to these people with basically one or two lines with a "Regards, Anthony" at the end. What's the general opinion here regarding covering letters? I saw in the First Timers section that it was quite important what's everybody else think?

Regards,

Anthony

I think it's unnecessary too, although you specify your availability and rate desired on the e-mail. If these are no good, then they won't even download the attachment CV.

Best is to follow up your application with a phone call, find out more about the job. That way your CV might find its way further up the queue.
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malvolio replied

12 October 2005, 10:50
Personally I think it should be unnecessary for a contract role. The CV should really be selling all your experience and skills (in that order ) so why would you need one?

However, for a perm role, I'd say it's a necessity.
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Antman started a topic covering letter to agencies on JS

12 October 2005, 10:42
covering letter to agencies on JS

What´s the deal with the covering letter in this day and age?

When I´m sending my CV to agencies from a jobserve ad is there any point with a long-winded letter outlining your strong points? I get the impression that they don´t have time to be reading this bumpf and just go straight to the CV.

I'm sending my CV to these people with basically one or two lines with a "Regards, Anthony" at the end. What's the general opinion here regarding covering letters? I saw in the First Timers section that it was quite important what's everybody else think?

Regards,

Anthony
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