Same goes for contract gigs/sales/partnership inquiries. I noticed more than 60% of professionals you approach with a short (under 8 lines including salutations

Same goes for contract gigs/sales/partnership inquiries. I noticed more than 60% of professionals you approach with a short (under 8 lines including salutations), tailored email with or without a portfolio/resume will email back and ask for more information. Throw a resume alone and you are not very likely to capture the guy/gal's attention. Be different.