Is a cover letter always necessary?

JeepersCreepers · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 7

I know I'm only 15 and my experience might be irrelevant, but I've never used a cover letter when applying for a job. I've had two part-time jobs up to now. If I hand in the CV isn't this enough?

PinkPuma · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 17

A cover letter is always useful. Actually, I think you didn't need one because you went for the part-time jobs. Usually, you should have a cover letter accompanying your CV because it gives the employer a full image about you. Besides it is a good occasion to develop on a targeted position, enhancing your best assets.
You'll see you're going to need one later on.

Take care

ramop · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 4

Hey, Jeepers. Without no doubt, your CV needs to be accompanied by a cover letter anytime you apply for a new job - that if you want the employer to consider you a serious candidate. Think of it as an introduction to your CV; it needs to contain information like where you learned about the job, your interest in it, and why should the employer pick you (also said as why should the employer 'lose' his/her time to even look further at your résumé). Hope that helps. One advice: start early to work on it because it takes more time than you think (don't rely on composing a good cover letter the day it's due).

Best of luck,
Ramop

Riley Hoops · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 4 Location: FL, US

I would never apply without a cover letter. It's like walking in one leg Smile

The cover letter is your chance to show the employer who you really are as a person as well.

Nice to meet you guys!

Adrian · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 3

I agree. It's necessary!!!!!!

JeepersCreepers · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 7

I see. I always thought that if I displayed my qualifications, my education and achievements, everything else is implied by all these. Guess I was wrong. Gonna give it a try this week-end...I'm also going to laugh at me cause I don't even know how a cover letter looks like. Oh well...good ol' google helps Very Happy

Thanks so much for your replies!!!!

CareerExpert · Joined: 05 Oct 2007 Posts: 23

Nobody is going to laugh at you, Jeepers, if you follow the basic rules of cover letter writing:

http://www.careeradvicecenter.com/cover-letter/how-to-write-cover-letter.html

Good luck! I invite you to post it right here for further help and eventual proofreading. Have a nice day!