[Newbe654]

I am attending a career fair Wednesday, is just a resume sufficient or should I have a cover letter to hand potential employers as well? Can the cover letter be general or should it be specific to each employer? Any input is appreciated! Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Resumes are sufficient. Cover letters should be turned in when you're actually applying for the position, and they should be specific to the position/employer.

[Anonymous]

Resumes are sufficient. Cover letters should be turned in when you're actually applying for the position, and they should be specific to the position/employer.

[barelystayingsane]

I don't think cover letters should ever be generic. Part of what I was taught to put in cover letters is why I'm interested in that specific company. For that reason, I would never take a cover letter to a career fair, because you may not know all of the employers who you're going to talk to. Good luck!

[barelystayingsane]

I don't think cover letters should ever be generic. Part of what I was taught to put in cover letters is why I'm interested in that specific company. For that reason, I would never take a cover letter to a career fair, because you may not know all of the employers who you're going to talk to. Good luck!

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