Do you just attach a CV and cover letter in one PDF or do you just not submit a cover letter? I've noticed a number of career sites don't have the option i.e. GS being a notable one.
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Don't submit one then cause they dont want it
Have you landed interviews by not submitting one?
never submitted a single one and got interviews at 6 banks and landed an offer at GS/MS
Print it on heavy cardstock and mail it to their HQ in a manilla envelope
I usually just submit it instead of the resume, that way they have to read it
I've never submitted one unless explicitly asked.
If there's no place to submit it, it's because they don't want to see it. If it's optional, always submit one. Pretty simple
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