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cover letter or no cover letter?
I'm applying for teaching jobs and I was wondering if it's necessary to have a cover letter or not. I have not used one in the past, but for my first teaching job, I only interviewed twice. The first one was at the job for which I was currently in a long term sub position (so they already knew me)...and I ended up getting that job and keeping it for four years until I moved out of state. And I got the other interview because the principal that I was long-term subbing for at the time set me up with an interview at the school were his wife was the principal.
What do you think, cover letter or no cover letter? I should also mention that the positions that I'm applying for have been open for a very long time and the school year starts for teachers in 1 week!
Re: cover letter or no cover letter?
It's a toss up really.
I think its nice and shows that you have taken time to write to them, as opposed to throwing your CV in an envelope, into the post.
I just mention a bit about myself and why I am applying to the position and how its a good job for me and how I would fit into the company.
I recently had an interview and he put my Cover letter and CV on the table and complimented on how well it was received. The tips below are from his compliments among other peoples compliments.
Tips: (From personal experience)
1. Use nice thick paper
2. Use a cover letter. Don't have a huge essay for a cover letter, a couple paragraphs is all that is needed.
3. CV no more than one page (if possible)
4. Post your CV, don't email if at all possible. (Use first class stamps)
5. Don't fold your CV/Cover letter, use an A4 size sheet.
6. Buy printer labels and print a label for the companies your sending to, as well as the sender address for the back. (I think it looks clean, sleek and professional). I save the labels and can use them again, when I need to update them with my CV.
7. Don't staple your CV to your Cover letter.
I hope this helps. I am sure people won't agree with me, but it worked for me.
My 2cents