Hi there,
Most of the recruitment consultants don't have time to go through the lengthy resume. When filling application online you need to remember that you would have around 30 seconds to catch the interest of the consultant. By attaching a lengthy resume with a one line covering letter might not create good impression.
If the job you are applying for can change your life for a better then covering letter does deserve few moment of your time. If you can catch the interest of the consultant by a good worded covering letter they would go through your CV in detail.
It should include the position (designation) you are applying for, a reference to how you come to know about the job for example newspaper ad or a word of mouth etc. These two are standard the important thing is to write about why you feel you are highly suitable for this job. Few words such as excellent, experienced, fast, skilled etc not only make a good impression but also make it wonder for the consultant to look at your CV. Lastly it should be brief and to the point.
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