> So you basically want candidates to duplicate what they already said (should have said) in e-mail with application? What for? If you send an email with your

> So you basically want candidates to duplicate what they already said (should have said) in e-mail with application? What for? If you send an email with your CV attached that says something about why you're applying, then that email is the cover letter. > Again, what do you expect in the cover letter? It's just a sample of your business writing. I want you to write a simple, professional-sounding email explaining who you are and why you're interested because I want to know if you can write a simple, professional-sounding email.