| When you realize there are at least 6 good reasons | | | | 5. The main advantage of the cover letter is that you |
| to send a CV cover letter, it is surprising that some | | | | can match yourself to the employer's needs; |
| people still don't write and send one with their CV | | | | 6. You can demonstrate why you are the strongest |
| when applying for a new job. Perhaps it's because | | | | candidate as well as gently flattering the receiver. |
| they don't understand the importance of this cover | | | | When you do send a CV cover letter that is well |
| letter, or may be they are just too lazy to send one. | | | | written and demonstrates your interest and suitability, |
| That's never good enough; when you are trying to | | | | you are giving your self the best possible start to an |
| make an impression with your job application, you | | | | eventual relationship with the prospective employer. |
| cannot afford not to send a CV cover letter. | | | | You should not underestimate the importance of this |
| Here is why: | | | | cover letter in your approach to the new organization; |
| | | | they expect you to make an effort and help them to |
| 1. Some hiring managers only read the covering letter, | | | | select you for interview. |
| so if there isn't one you're out; | | | | So when you realize there are at least 6 good |
| 2. The CV covering letter allows you to express your | | | | reasons to send a CV cover letter, there is no excuse |
| interest in a precise and targeted way; | | | | for some people not to write and send one with their |
| 3. Recruitment advertisers often ask for some specific | | | | CV when applying for a new job. If you did not |
| information which belongs in the covering letter; | | | | previously understand the importance of this cover |
| 4. You will be seen as (a) lazy or (b) disinterested if | | | | letter, you should think differently now so don't let |
| you don't send a covering letter; | | | | yourself down by being too lazy to send one. |