I wouldn’t send the same generic resume or cover letter. For every job, they should be revised. This piece in today’s Washington Post and written by Kevin Dickinson reminds us on why is it important to personalize a cover letter. Remember: a resume shows someone “what” you’ve done, a cover letter tells someone “who” you are.
Stop Sending the Same Generic Cover Letter, Washington Post, 8/25/19
Published by David J. Smith
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