Search through job announcements or classifieds and see how often the employer asks for a person to send their resume and include a cover sheet or a cover letter.
Remember...in today's job market you need every resource available to give your resume a competitive edge over the other applicants.
Those that forget or don't include a cover sheet or cover letter are those that miss out on being considered for the vacancy.
Don't be the one to miss out!
Your resume should always include a cover letter!
However, if you can't include a cover letter at a minimum include a cover sheet!
The cover sheet to a resume contains basic information essential to the vacancy in which you are applying for within the
organization.
However, it doesn't highlight or spark the reader's attention (in most cases - I recommend adding a summary of qualifications or an objective statement).
The cover sheet is a basic outline of the following information in a business style format:
All information is left justified on the page.
Date
Name
Address
City, State, Zip Code
Phone Number
Email Address
Vacancy Announcment # (this could include multiple announcements with the same company)
Position Name
Availability Date
Summary or Highlight of qualifications (don't mimic your resume - grab their attention with a statement or two) or an Objective Statement.
Sincerely,
Signature above name
Your Name Typed
The information is basic, however it's impact is critical to your job search success!
The
cover sheet to a resume
is your RSVP to the job interview party.
