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How to email Resume + Cover Letter
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:24 pm
by analytic_philosopher
Which is the best way to email your resume + cover letter (for mass-mailings, etc.)?
1. Resume and cover letter attached in separate pdfs.
2. Resume and cover letter attached in single pdf.
3. Cover letter in email body; resume attached.
Re: How to email Resume + Cover Letter
Posted: Thu Nov 15, 2012 7:37 pm
by Chickensoup
analytic_philosopher wrote:Which is the best way to email your resume + cover letter (for mass-mailings, etc.)?
1. Resume and cover letter attached in separate pdfs.
2. Resume and cover letter attached in single pdf.
3. Cover letter in email body; resume attached.
I can't tell you which way is best, but I can assure you that there is a best way and that if you differ from it, you will lead a life of ignominy and humiliation.
Re: How to email Resume + Cover Letter
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 1:26 am
by kalvano
You know what sucks? Super long emails. You know what sucks even more? A bunch of attachments.
A single PDF with the entire application package in it is the correct response. The email should be 3-4 sentences that say "I'm applying for job XX, enclosed is my application as a single PDF file. Should you require anything further, please let me know. Thank you for your consideration."
Re: How to email Resume + Cover Letter
Posted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 2:56 am
by cinephile
I've always found it weird to have to write something in the body of the email saying why I'm applying when that's what the cover letter is for. I just cut and paste.