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Q: Should I always send a cover letter?
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Cover Letter Necessity
You should always send a cover letter with your resume — regardless of whether the employer requests one.
Not only is it proper business etiquette to provide one, but it affords you another opportunity to sell yourself.
Additionally, some employers won't ask for a cover letter but will immediately disqualify anyone who doesn't bother to submit one. You don't want to be one of those people, do you? Take your time when writing your resume cover letter, you'll be glad you did!
Cover Letter Length
Your cover letter shouldn't be a novel. Just like a resume, a cover letter is read quickly. This is also why formatting is an important aspect of both your resume and your cover letter. You want them to be readable and scanable.
If your cover letter is too long, you run the risk of losing the reader's attention. On the other hand, you shouldn't take brevity to the extreme. Your cover letter should be short, but it should also say something.
