Playing it Safe

Should I include a cover letter in addition to my introductory email?

Answer

Some recruiters really love cover letters, some don’t. Because you don’t know which type of recruiter is reading your application, send the extra cover letter. I say extra because it should be separate from the introductory email. A good cover letter is in letter format, which is too long and aesthetically awkward in an email.

Caroline Ceniza-Levine is co-founder of SixFigureStart, a success coaching firm that equips students and professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to launch six-figure careers. Caroline, an expert in career changing, is also a partner at Redseeds Consulting, a recruitment firm specializing in management consulting, and teaches professional development at Columbia University School of International and Public Affairs.

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