Question #9: You don't always need to send a cover letter with your resume when applying for a job.

Answer: FALSE. Unless an employer specifically states in a classified ad or job posting not to send a cover letter, you should always send a cover letter -– no matter the method of delivery, even when you are faxing or emailing your resume. Cover letters serve a vital purpose in the job search process and serve to focus your qualifications and skills for the job at hand as well as opening a window to your personality.

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Reminder: You can find many more career and job-search tools, resources, and guidance in the Career Resources Toolkit section of Quintessential Careers. And for the specific needs of different types of job-seekers, go to the Jobseeker-Specific Career and Job Sites.

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