Both cover letter and resume share the common purpose of proving that you have the right skills to excel at the job for which you are applying.
However, there are clear distinctions between the structure and intent of the two documents. Job seekers should view their cover letter and resume as a complementary but unique pair of documents.
That is, your cover letter should be more than just bullet points regurgitated from the resume.
Many employers require that a resume be submitted with a job application.
A cover letter may not be required. But, including one when you apply for a job can help your chances of getting selected for an interview.
The Difference Between a Resume and a Cover Letter
You can think of your resume as a general summary of your work experience and your cover letter as a summary of your work experience as it relates to the job at hand.
A resume is a document that itemizes your employment history. It summarizes the jobs you have held, the education you have attained, certifications, skills, and other quantifiable information about your background and work experience.
The most common resume format is a list with your contact information, an experience section that includes job titles, position descriptions, dates of employment, an education section, and other relevant information.
Typically, a resume is written in the third person and uses as few words as possible to summarize experience. So, instead of writing “I supervised the large buying team at XYZ company” a resume would have a bullet point that says, “Supervised 19-person buying team.” Whenever possible, you’ll want to use numbers on your resume, such as number of people you supervised, percent sales increased, number of customers helped, etc.
A cover letter is written to highlight the qualifications you have for the job for which you are applying. It is used to provide the employer with additional information as to why you are a good candidate for the job. The main function of your cover letter is to show off how your qualification make you a match for the job.
A cover letter is written in a letter format including a salutation, several paragraphs, and a closing. Unlike a resume, you should use use the first-person to write your cover letter. (That said, avoid using “I” too much.)

What a Resume Includes
Your resume should provide employers with a detailed list of your work experience and education. The skills and accomplishments associated with each job you have held should be described with enough detail to show employers how you have added value in those specific roles.
Often, resumes provide information in bulleted lists; this helps make the document concise and allows recruiters to scan through it quickly.

What a Cover Letter Includes
A cover letter is a short three or four paragraph document.
It should be written with the assumption that employers will consult your resume to match it to the statement you are making in the letter about your qualifications.
A cover letter will help employers to interpret your background as represented on the resume and will help prove how your previous experiences qualify you for a job.
http://tellmystory.com.ng/what-is-the-difference-between-a-resume-and-a-cover-letter/

hmm.... If you can help it don't even draft out one in the first place.... Working for someone else is silly. .aside from the fact that you are helping them to build their dream, you also may not get paid

;DOk

Both are for job seekers

Una no dey tire for this matter?

As a market woman


I don't think I need that

Cover letter is like a preface while resume is the content itself. Your cover letter is just for you tell the employer how capable you are and how interested you are in the job . On the resume is your employment history and your skill/expertise

Thanks God I ain't searching no job for now.

WTH do you mean by 'cover letter'

As a professional, when I use the term 'cover letter' in my office, I mean a letter covering either a cheque, a bill, or a report I'm about to send out. The covering letter informs the receipt of what you have enclosed along with that letter.

For example. When I send a report out, I would write in my cover letter 'Please find enclosed two copies of my Valuation report' etc

Hence, I'm wondering what relation it has with resume or must it have with resume.

You guys should learn how to use words appropriately.

nice one op

I don't really apply for jobs like that so I don't really put these things to mind. Thank for for internet and social media.

I really can't define resume...
But cover letter to my understanding is a letter you write to someone(BABE) or group of people or an organisation(NPF) to truncate the truth and to cover up for shiit that you've done

Ehen! Resume is when your cover letter has been accepted
WTF! Am i typing

No major difference except length and how it speaks about you. Nigerian recruiters don't know the difference or mind the type you send.

I can re-craft your CV for a little token. Nairaland fresh graduates get additional discount and get free eBook titled;
"The Job Seekers Creed" Check my signature

all these talks and no picture sample? nawa o

illitrate:
Thanks God I ain't searching no job for now.

You're an illiterate who doesn't even know how to spell 'ILLITERATE', you don't need a resume or cover letter for a job bro

A Resume Means Buhari Resume Or Resign
A Cover Up Letter Means Cover Up Nepotism And Sentiment In Apc Govt.

Resume is a chronological job history while cover letter is your track record, attributes and qualification that makes you a perfect candidate for the role.

What is difference between APC and PDP? Oya make una ansa

My question is: How do you go about the cover letter recipient's address where the job advert did not specify the designation of recipient??

Cos I learnt it is inappropriate to assume you're writing to a Human Ressource Manager

davodyguy:
WTH do you mean by 'cover letter'

As a professional, when I use the term 'cover letter' in my office, I mean a letter covering either a cheque, a bill, or a report I'm about to send out. The covering letter informs the receipt of what you have enclosed along with that letter.

For example. When I send a report out, I would write in my cover letter 'Please find enclosed two copies of my Valuation report' etc

Hence, I'm wondering what relation it has with resume or must it have with resume.

You guys should learn how to use words appropriately.

Bro... as a professional.... why would you comment before reading? ..... but if you did read.... as a professional.... how can you not grab? For the sake of your employees..... you need to open the windows of your mind but then again..... you can bring the horse to the water but you can't make him drink it.

many mad people above me....

SuperSuave:
all these talks and no picture sample? nawa o

You're an illiterate who doesn't even know how to spell 'ILLITERATE', you don't need a resume or cover letter for a job bro

Hahahaha you are the illiterate here, you ended a sentence without a full stop.

[quote author=davodyguy post=61683891]WTH do you mean by 'cover letter'

As a professional, when I use the term 'cover letter' in my office, I mean a letter covering either a cheque, a bill, or a report I'm about to send out. The covering letter informs the receipt of what you have enclosed along with that letter.

For example. When I send a report out, I would write in my cover letter 'Please find enclosed two copies of my Valuation report' etc

I too know (ITK) they worry you

sunky97:
Both cover letter and resume share the common purpose of proving that you have the right skills to excel at the job for which you are applying.
However, there are clear distinctions between the structure and intent of the two documents. Job seekers should view their cover letter and resume as a complementary but unique pair of documents.
That is, your cover letter should be more than just bullet points regurgitated from the resume.
Many employers require that a resume be submitted with a job application.
A cover letter may not be required. But, including one when you apply for a job can help your chances of getting selected for an interview.
The Difference Between a Resume and a Cover Letter
You can think of your resume as a general summary of your work experience and your cover letter as a summary of your work experience as it relates to the job at hand.
A resume is a document that itemizes your employment history. It summarizes the jobs you have held, the education you have attained, certifications, skills, and other quantifiable information about your background and work experience.
The most common resume format is a list with your contact information, an experience section that includes job titles, position descriptions, dates of employment, an education section, and other relevant information.
Typically, a resume is written in the third person and uses as few words as possible to summarize experience. So, instead of writing “I supervised the large buying team at XYZ company” a resume would have a bullet point that says, “Supervised 19-person buying team.” Whenever possible, you’ll want to use numbers on your resume, such as number of people you supervised, percent sales increased, number of customers helped, etc.
A cover letter is written to highlight the qualifications you have for the job for which you are applying. It is used to provide the employer with additional information as to why you are a good candidate for the job. The main function of your cover letter is to show off how your qualification make you a match for the job.
A cover letter is written in a letter format including a salutation, several paragraphs, and a closing. Unlike a resume, you should use use the first-person to write your cover letter. (That said, avoid using “I” too much.)

What a Resume Includes
Your resume should provide employers with a detailed list of your work experience and education. The skills and accomplishments associated with each job you have held should be described with enough detail to show employers how you have added value in those specific roles.
Often, resumes provide information in bulleted lists; this helps make the document concise and allows recruiters to scan through it quickly.

What a Cover Letter Includes
A cover letter is a short three or four paragraph document.
It should be written with the assumption that employers will consult your resume to match it to the statement you are making in the letter about your qualifications.
A cover letter will help employers to interpret your background as represented on the resume and will help prove how your previous experiences qualify you for a job.
http://tellmystory.com.ng/what-is-the-difference-between-a-resume-and-a-cover-letter/

The right discussion topic should have been "difference between a Resume and a Curriculum Vitae" as most people think they're similar but are actually different.

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A resume lists your educational experience as well as your work experience in a chronological manner you can either put it yearly or monthly while a cover letter is a brief and introductive to the resume. In the letter you can list critical skills you have that can benefit the employer make it personal to the employer.

asawanathegreat:
What is difference between APC and PDP? Oya make una ansa

Haba, that na simple thing. PDP means Belle full, APC means recession. Oya, over, choose one.

asawanathegreat:
What is difference between APC and PDP? Oya make una ansa

Haba, that na simple thing. PDP means Belle full, APC means dry stomach. Oya, ......over, choose one.

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How do I contact you?

lebete3000:


The right discussion topic should have been "difference between a Resume and a Curriculum Vitae" as most people think they're similar but are actually different.

Are they different? I thought CV(British English), is what the Americans call Résumé.

piperson:
As a market woman


I don't think I need that

Of course, you need one. Situations may arise when you bid for a contract to supply goods to a client. As part of the process, you may be required to submit a resume and a cover letter.
Aim higher please.