Cover Letter too Late?
Cover Letter too Late?
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Hey, been lurking for some time, and its cool to have found such an informative resource, of so many veterans.
I have a job interview coming up, and usually online, I have sent a cover letter; however, for this particular posting, their website had no option to upload a cover letter.
My question is, do you think I should submit a cover letter to the group who will be attending the interview, along with copies of my resume? Or just leave well enough alone, and it does not really matter at this point?
Thanks
I have a job interview coming up, and usually online, I have sent a cover letter; however, for this particular posting, their website had no option to upload a cover letter.
My question is, do you think I should submit a cover letter to the group who will be attending the interview, along with copies of my resume? Or just leave well enough alone, and it does not really matter at this point?
Thanks





RE: Cover Letter too Late?
Afterward, write a nice thank you letter recapping the interview, and highlighting your strengths based on the discussions at the interview.
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Thanks for the replies.
RE: Cover Letter too Late?
You are attempting to sell your services, so at this stage of this process you are a salesman.
One very important sales technique is when you get the order shut up. From the point where you already have the order or interview, any further unnecessary communication runs a risk of doing harm.
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The shut up only applies to further input to getting the interview.
You till need bto prepare for and perform well in the interview.
Make your points clearly and concisely, answer all questions if you can.
Spend as much time as reasonable asking questions and listening to what they say.
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RE: Cover Letter too Late?
I have had my resume scrambled by unethical recruiters who wanted to change the wording, format, or whatever. Changes were usually due to low ethics or technical information ignorance on the part of the recruiters, and done without my knowledge until I showed up at the interview. Why else do they request you submit it in editable MSWord format? I have also seen my resume scrambled or severely limited by some online submission forms. In both cases I brought hard copies of my intended resume to the interview and explained the reason why. This extra effort for clarity and good communication was always well received.
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RE: Cover Letter too Late?
The ones who do submit a post-interview letter really do stand out.
Good on ya,
Goober Dave