
Originally Posted by
All Good Things
We may be running into a cultural issue -- you appear to be in the U.K, where the parameters for a cover letter are distinctly different.
In U.S. professional circles, the cover letter should set the tone for the resume, e.g. it should show genuine interest while remaining professional, polite and, above all, concise. Detail should be reserved for the resume. Also, a "C.V." in the U.S. refers to an academic resume, where greater detail is commonly encountered.
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