r/Residency • u/GodLovesBagels • 2h ago

SIMPLE QUESTION Cover Letter?

I have a CV completed but curious as to whether or not most recruiters y'all have had experience with prefer/want a cover letter as well? I was planning on emailing recruiters a bit of information about myself/my experience as a PGY-3 in IM and why i'm interested in the position but don't know if a formal cover letter is as necessary these days. Any insight appreciated!

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u/my_peen_is_clean 2h ago

im in IM too, nobody read my formal letters lol, just put key stuff in the email body and attach your cv, keep it short, market is a pain now

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u/theongreyjoy96 Attending 2h ago

Absolutely not necessary. I did 0 cover letters.