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I haven't sent a resume in a while. Usually I just give a "cover letter" of sorts that says a) why I'm interested in the job b) what I can offer/why they "need"
by sotojuan 10y ago
I haven't sent a resume in a while. Usually I just give a "cover letter" of sorts that says a) why I'm interested in the job b) what I can offer/why they "need" me, c) why I think so (usually just talk about experience).
I have a website that lists my workplaces and my main projects and of course my GitHub, both of which I link. I guess that's my "resume".
- user5994461 10y agoDidn't send a cover letter in a while. I am surprised this practise still exists.
- sotojuan 10y agoMine's not a cover letter in the usual sense but that's the closest analogy I can think of... I just write an email saying those three things and links to my stuff.
- user5994461 10y agoRight. The separate full blown cover letter is dead. We just put a short text in the initial email to go along the resume. That's also what I do and recommend.
- mastazi 10y ago> The separate full blown cover letter is dead. Out of curiosity, in which country are you? AFAIK, here in Australia, not having a cover letter would pretty much prevent you from getting a job.
- user5994461 10y agoUK at the moment. We always have to fill a message when posting a resume. Write a short paragraph and that replaces the cover letter. I wouldnt call that having 'no cover letter at all'
- Dayshine 10y agoPlenty of public sector institutions have cover letters/supporting statements. They give you the criteria they recruit based on, you write about how you meet them. It's a cover letter +