Nov 01, 2013

Cover Letter - Using the same header for resume?

Hey guys, are you supposed to use the same header on your Cover Letter as the header with your name and info for your resume? I have heard mixed things on this. Thanks

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mergeandacquire

12y

I do it for consistency. From my internship experience, bankers have a thing for consistency

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dr.schulz

12y

do bankers care about the cover letter anyway?

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chicandtoughness

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dr.schulz
do bankers care about the cover letter anyway?

They'll scan it to make sure you have it and that you don't sound like a total numbnut/tool/freak. It's just one of those boxes you need to check.

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Currently: future neurologist, current psychotherapist Previously: investor relations (top consulting firm), M&A consulting (Big 4), M&A banking (MM)

Oil

12y

I think you can start with a date and then go straight into your actual letter to them. When they spend so little time on it, less is more.

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