A Cover E-Mail with Your Resume
Any number of occasions may cause you to send your resume to someone. You could be sending it to …
◆ A recruiter who’s interested in your qualifications for a job opening he wants to fill.
◆ A hiring manager with a job opening.
◆ Someone you know who wants to recommend you for a job opening.
◆ A member of your network so he or she can pass it along to a colleague.
Career Casualty
Don’t forget to attach your resume to the e-mail before clicking Send. If a recruiter doesn’t find your resume, he’ll probably delete your e-mail and forget all about you.
Other circumstances that might require you to e-mail your ...
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