is a cover letter necessary if it isn't asked for?

Career Opportunities & Internships
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<p>i am using my school website to directly apply for an internship and it only asks me to submit a resume (while others have asked for a cover letter and resume). should i somehow incorporate a cover letter into the resume (1 pdf with both documents) or should I just submit a resume?</p>

<p>On one hand, I think submitting a cover letter without them asking shows initiative. On the other hand, it might be not following the directions or submitting extraneous material. what do you guys think?</p>

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<p>I've always heard that you're supposed to include a cover letter whenever you submit a resume.</p>

<p>Even if it's not required, I'm sure it wouldn't hurt.</p>

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<p>Is paying for a girl on the first date necessary?</p>

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<p>I think you should always have a cover letter.</p>

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<p>Nailed it.</p>

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<p>If you're young, a cover letter is impressive (that's what the career coordinators say)</p>

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<p>Recruiters are always impressed by a well written cover letter.</p>

<p>I recommend getting someone to read over your cover letter (upperclassmen, parent, career center counselor, etc) if you haven't written one before.</p>

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<p>Take it from the old lady here-never send anything without a cover letter.<br>
Resumes I have received generally don't get the time of day without a cover letter attached to same.</p>

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<p>If they just get a resume without a cover letter, how are they supposed to know what you want and who to give your resume to?</p>

<p>You NEED a cover letter.</p>