Saturday, October 1, 2011

Job Interview Questions: Should I bring in a cover letter with my resume for my job interview?

I applied at Subway and today a lady called me saying I had a job interview for tomorrow morning. I applied online and they never asked for a resume, but should I bring one in anyways when I go to the interview? And should I bring in a cover letter for it? If so, what types of things should I write on a cover letter for a job I already got an interview for? Thanks!!

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You should bring a resume in case they ask for it, and perhaps even mention at some point that you brought a resume. They might not even want one, because the point of the resume is to give them all the details of your education and work experience, and these things are not as important in this kind of job. They want to interview you to see if you're the kind of person they want to hire--cheerful, clean and well-groomed, willing to work hard, good with people.

The point of the cover letter is to 'introduce' the resume. But if you hand it to the interviewer and say 'This is my resume', that's introduction enough. If they even want it, it will go in the file with your application and perhaps the notes of the person who interviewed you.

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  • I don't think it matters too much for subway to be honest with you.
    Typically you have a cover letter with a resume you are leaving with a receptionist or secretary for the employer to read.

    When being interviewed personally it is redundant to have a cover letter attached, since you are right there for the employer to ask questions.

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