Why a resume isn't enough

Why a resume isn't enough
Perhaps you are wondering if you should rely on a well-written resume to secure job interviews for yourself. Resumes are important—in partner¬ship with your cover letter. Yet in fact your cover letter can be more valuable to you than a resume. With a modest amount of effort, cover letters can be tailored to address specific employ¬ment situations. Cover letters can also tell about your motivation in writing to a particular employer. In principle, resumes can also be adapted to vary¬ing situations. However the process is more difficult and most people won't write a new resume for each of dozens, let alone hundreds, of prospective employers.
A cover letter offers you a chance to present yourself in a way that will appeal directly to each employer. That is, you will be able to link your talents to the needs of a particular situation. In addition you will be able to articulate your motivation for wanting to work for particular employers. This combination will make you shine above scores of others pursuing the same job. By showing you how to write a good cover letter, this site will help you obtain a competitive advantage in today's tough labor market.