Originally Posted by
xjtguy
I'm not so sure I'd go so far as to say it's dead. There were a few apps open for other carriers recently that had an upload option for cover letters, etc.
Now, if you were going to a job fair and talking to the Atlas reps, giving them your resume, your PAQ, an internal rec letter if you have one, AND a cover letter probably wouldn't be a mistake.
But it's been covered in the thread multiple times, as far as the email submission goes, not necessary.
At the latest WAI job fair, I gave my resume and PAQ to the recruiter, she just set them down on the table without looking at them. Maybe it was just me, but I'm not so sure showing up helped.
I would slightly disagree with the cover letter though at job fairs. The three I've been to, the recruiters have all of five minutes with each applicant, they usually mark up and write notes on the resume. If there's a cover letter over the resume, they may end up writing their notes on the cover letter instead of the resume. I would suggest inserting a cover letter with the thank-you card you send after the job fair.
'Course, I'm still looking for a job, so maybe my tactic isnt working.