There's an open position at an agency, and I have a friend who knows the CD there. My friend got in contact with the CD to recommend me and gave me the email of the CD. Obviously I'll send him a nice email with my resume and a link to my book, but should I include a cover letter attached to my email?

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Your email to him is your cover letter 🤓

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I’ve never. You’re book is your cover.
But to each their own.

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Nope! Your email is enough of an introduction.

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Like others have said, your email is the cover letter

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Yeah, I was surprised to see you have a resume.

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Unless requested, or you have a particular info you want to convey that isn’t on your site, can be opportunity to explain or set up the narrative —like a career pivot, example what made you change from engineering to copywriting. Your friend making the connection is enough.

No. I don't think anyone reads them anymore. They aren't necessary.

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