Most hiring managers these days face a stack of qualified resumes for every open position they have, and the cover letter is a good chance to stand out in a personal way. Use the opportunity to tout your skills, not your ego, and you stand a better chance at surviving the first cut.

Although failing to include a cover letter with a resume submission is no longer the disqualifying factor it once was, submitting a high-quality cover letter with a resume can be a strong differentiator.

Cover letters are the best way to sell your employment strengths

When sending a resume, whether in response to a job posting or not, remember to include a cover letter. A cover letter is a simple marketing tool, including a synopsis or a snapshot of who you are, what you’ve accomplished and what you can contribute to the organization.

Cover Letters are Necessary!

Cover letters are simply a letter of introduction.  In these letters you are explaining who you are and why you are writing to the resume reader.  It is a matter of courtesy that you introduce yourself when you are requesting something of them, in this case an interview.