What is a Cover Letter - Bulldog Resume Offers Resume Cover Letter Information and Services 7/31/2009
A cover letter is an introduction that summarizes your key accomplishments for a specific job opening. Few employers seriously consider a resume that is not accompanied by a cover letter. It adds focus to your resume and must be customized to each job or future employer.
A cover letter is important because it tells the employer the type of position you're seeking -- and exactly how you are qualified for that position. A resume is of limited value to an employer if he or she doesn't know what kind of work you want to do. Your cover letter can explain things that your resume can't. If you have large gaps in your employment history, reentering the job market or changing the focus of your career, or relocating and conducting a long-distance job-search, an effective cover letter can explain these circumstances in a positive way.
An effective cover letter can serve the same purpose as the objective statement on your resume. Some applicants are hesitant to limit themselves by including an objective on their resume. However, it is best for a job-seeker to target the type of work they desire as specifically as possible. Since you may be open to more than one option for employment, the cover letter is the perfect place to expand upon your objective statement.
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